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Maintenance: Lubrication system
Lubrication system
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Checking oil level
The oil level must be within the marked range on the
dipstick and must be checked daily.
IMPORTANT! The level must never be allowed
to drop beneath the minimum or rise above the
maximum mark on the dipstick.
Filling oil
Fill the engine with lubrication oil through the filler
pipe. For oil specification refer to chapter technical
data. The oil level should be within the marked area
on the dipstick. After filling oil, secure filler cap.
WARNING! Lubrication oil on hot surfaces or
electrical components may cause fire. Do not
smoke while filling oil or when handling oil con-
tainers.
IMPORTANT! Stop the engine when filling oil.
IMPORTANT! Avoid mixing oils of different
brands, additives used in the oils can cause
chemical reactions that may degrade the oil
performance.
IMPORTANT! The lubrication oil level must
never be allowed to drop beneath the lower, or
rise above the maximum, mark on the dipstick.
Filling oil in new or reconditioned engine
If your engine is new or reconditioned you should
besides the actual filling of new lubrication oil also do
the following:
1. Remove the rocker cover. Lubricate the valve
mechanism and fill the camshaft oil bath from the
cylinder head. Repeat the procedure for each cy-
linder.
2. Mount all the rocker covers. Refer to section
Tightening torques for proper torques.
NOTE! Avoid running or cranking the engine without
the rocker covers mounted.
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