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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Engine oil - Refill
1. Make sure that the oil drain plug is tightened.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Fill the engine oil pan with specified engine oil to
the specified level.
Note: For engine oil, refer to "ENGINE OIL" (5-1). For
engine oil capacity, refer to "MAIN SPECIFICA-
TIONS" (12-1).
4. Check the oil level in the oil pan as follows:
5. Pull out the oil level gauge, and wipe it with a waste
cloth.
6. Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide, then pull out the gauge again.
7. The proper oil level is between the high and low
marks on the oil level gauge. If the oil level is low,
add engine oil of the specified type.
8. Check the oil pan and other area for oil leakage.
Repair any oil leakage found.
9. Run the engine with starter for approx. 10 seconds
while pulling the stop lever and feed engine oil to all
parts of engine. Stop the operation for 1 minute,
then, repeat the operation two or three times. Cir-
culate engine oil to all parts of the engine.
Note: Prepare for the Cooling system.
10. Check the oil level with the oil level gauge again,
and add oil to the specified level.
Fig. 8-14 Engine oil - Refill
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