6-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
93. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the bottom-right side
of the crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
1
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
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.
1. Engine oil filler cap
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1
2
1
3
1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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