Periodic maintenance and adjustment
7-10
7
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
To check the engine oil level
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles.
3. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it in an upright position for an
accurate reading.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe
the dipstick clean, then insert the
dipstick back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level. WARNING! Never remove
the engine oil filler cap after
high-speed operation, other-
wise hot engine oil could spout
out and cause damage or injury.
Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before remov-
ing the oil filler cap.
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5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add oil.
6. Check the oil O-ring for damage.
Replace if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (and re-
place the filter)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt
and gasket. Discard the used gas-
ket.
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. O-ring
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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