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EVU00410Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-10–
8-15.)NOTICE●
In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubricates
the clutch), do not mix any chemical
additives with oil. Do not use oils with
a diesel specification of “CD” or oils
of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
EVU00420Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold (the coolant level
will vary with engine temperature).
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the coolant reservoir. If the coolant level is at
or below the minimum level mark, add addi-
tional coolant to bring the level up to maxi-
mum level mark. If coolant is not available,
add distilled water. Change the coolant every
two years. (See pages 8-22–8-23 for details.)NOTICEHard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
Recommended engine oil type and
quantity:See pages 10-1–10-2.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
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5B410012Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
Check engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold en-
gine. TIPIf the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least 10 minutes until
the oil settles for an accurate reading.4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and thenwipe it off with a clean rag.
1. Engine oil dipstick
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To change the engine oil (with or without
oil filter cartridge replacement)1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-10 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to col-
lect the used oil, and then remove the
dipstick.
5. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the crank-
case.
1. Engine oil drain bolt 2. GasketTIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not
being replaced.6. Lift the cargo bed up. (See pages 4-22– 4-23 for cargo bed lifting and lowering
procedures.)
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