GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of Section Band this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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Fig. 9 Cleaning the Top of the Engine
Fig. 1 O Cleaning the Oil Filter
the filter mounting plate with the holes in the engine.
Install and snug the bolts before tightening them firmly.
Oil capacity is 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters). Add slightly less
than 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) to allow for possible residual
oil left in engine. The oil must be high quality oil that
meets or exceeds SAE SF, SG, CC standards (Ref F ig.
12 on page A-5). Check the oil level with the dipstick. Oil
should be slightly below 'F' to allow for expansion. If nec
essary, continue to add oil slowly and allow time for oil to
flow down into engine. Do not overfill.
Oil Filter
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the air filter enclosure.
Inspect oil fill cap 'O' ring and replace if necessary. Install
the oil fill cap. Run the vehicle for one or two minutes and
check the filter for oil leaks.
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install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
As a final check, check the oil level again with the vehicle
on level ground. Like all liquids, oil increases in volume
when warm. The full 'F ' mark on the dipstick is calibrated
for an engine at operating temperature. When the engine
is cold, the oil will be below the full mark. The engine can
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Fig. 11 Blowing Out Oil Filter
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Fig. 12 Adding Engine Oil
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil
may cause smoking or allow oil to enter
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Both the oil dipstic � and fill ca p mus � be in
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