Honda ARX1500T3DX Owner's Manual page 176

Engine Oil & Filter
4. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and
check the oil level.
• If oil appears on the oil filler cap/dipstick,
refer to To check the oil level.
• If oil does not appear, perform step 5.
5. Remove the engine dipstick (2) and wipe it
clean.
6. Insert the engine dipstick until it seats, but
do not screw it in.
7. Remove the engine dipstick. If no oil
appears on the engine dipstick, do not start
the engine.
8. Reinstall the engine dipstick and tighten it
securely.
Before starting the engine, add the
specified oil into the oil filler cap hole (3),
until it appears on the oil filler cap/dipstick.
9. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick. Make
sure the cap is tightened securely.
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Servicing Your Honda
To check the oil level on shore
1. In a well-ventilated area, start the engine
while flushing the cooling system (page
193).
NOTICE
• Start the engine before turning on the water
to prevent flow through the exhaust pipe
back into the engine where it could cause
severe damage.
• Avoid running the engine without water
flow for more than 15 seconds to prevent
severe engine and exhaust system damage.
2. Let the engine idle for 5 minutes. If the air
temperature is below 50°F (10°C), let it
idle for an additional 5 minutes (a total of
10 minutes).