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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
3. Check:
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engine oil level
Wipe the dipstick clean, insert it into the oil
filler hole (without screw it in and direct the
arrow mark on the cap upward.), and then re-
move it to check the oil level.
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark
a
and maximum level
mark
b
.
Below the minimum level mark
!
Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited for
certain atmospheric
temperatures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
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Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD
a
or higher and do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II”
b
or higher.
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Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.