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Chapter 3 OPERATION
Preparation of Lubrication System
Engine Oil - Filling
Refill the engine with the specified engine oil to the
specified level.If the oil level is higher than the maxi-
mum mark on the level gauge, engine oil may blow
out during operation.Also, the increase of oil temper-
ature could adversely affect engine components.
1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Add the specified engine oil to the specified level.
Note: For engine oil, refer to
engine oil capacity, refer to
TIONS"
(12-1).
3. Remove the rocker cover of every cylinder, and
pour engine oil to the valve mechanism and cam-
shaft oil bath.Pour engine oil to the camshaft oil
bath from cylinder head side.
Oil capacity per cylinder: 0.8 L [0.21 U.S. gal.]
4. Reinstall the rocker covers.
5. Check the oil level in oil pan as follows:
6. Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean with a
cloth.
7. Insert the oil level gauge fully into the oil level
gauge guide and then pull it out again.
8. The oil level should be between the maximum and
minimum marks on the oil level gauge.If the oil lev-
el is low, add the specified engine oil.
9. Check the oil pan, etc., for oil leaks.Repair if there
is oil leak.
10. With the stop knob placed in pulled position, rotate
the engine with starter for approx. 10 seconds to
circulate oil to the whole engine. Stop the rotation
for 1 minute, then, repeat the rotation two or three
times to circulate the engine oil to each engine
parts.
Note: Also perform the Preparation of Cooling System
described below.
11. Start the engine and run at a no-load and low-idling
condition for 5 to 10 minutes.
12. Stop the engine, and after 30 minutes or more has
elapsed, check the oil level with the oil level gauge
again and add oil to the specified level.
For details, refer
to"Test Operation"
3-4
"ENGINE OIL"
(5-1). For
"MAIN SPECIFICA-
(3-9).
Oil level gauge
Oil filler
Fig. 3-6 Oil Filler and Oil Level Gauge
Fig. 3-7 Pouring Engine Oil on Valve Mechanisms and
Chamber
Oil level gauge
Improper
High
H
Proper
L
Low
Improper
Camshaft
oil bath
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