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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5 ~ 5-9
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary. 8-73 ~ 8-83
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and free play. 8-85 ~ 8-87
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-17 ~ 8-23
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.8-23 ~ 8-37
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-89 ~ 8-93
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-71
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-23 ~ 5-29, 8-101
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-103 ~ 8-105
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Transmission oil
Make sure the transmission oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-17 ~
8-23.)
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Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “Energy Conserving”) con-
tain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, result-
ing in reduced component life and poor
engine performance.
Recommended oil:
SAE 10W30
Recommended oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L
Periodic oil change:
1.5 L
