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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
The oil must be high quality detergent oil classified ‘For Service SF, SG,
SH, SJ’ or higher. Do not use special additives and do not mix oil with
gasoline. The selection of oil viscosity is dependent upon the climate in
which the vehicle will be used. Most vehicles require SAE 30 oil; how-
ever, vehicles used in cold climates will require a multi-viscosity oil (Ref
Fig. 27 on page 3-31).
Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API ser-
vice symbol with ‘SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING’ or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter
required oil change intervals.
Do not use special additives in recommended oil.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Air cooled engines run hotter than
automotive engines. The use of non-
synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in
temperatures above 40° F (4° C) will result in higher
than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-
viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
SAE 30 oil, if used below 40° F (4° C) will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damage due to
inadequate lubrication.
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury, wear rubber gloves to protect
skin from exposure to hot, used oil
and degreaser. These fluids contain chemicals known to
cause cancer.
The oil should be changed with the engine warm. Park the vehicle on a
level surface, engage the parking brake and remove the key. Place a
drain pan under the engine. Wipe the oil fill cap clean with a cloth and
remove the cap (Ref Fig. 24 on page 3-30).
Clean the area around the oil drain valve (Ref Fig. 28 on page 3-32).
Open the valve and allow the oil to drain through the hole in the engine
mounting plate. Close valve once oil has drained.
Add 1 quart (1 liter) of oil. Start and drive vehicle at a slow speed for 30
seconds. Stop and turn off vehicle on a level surface and wait 30 sec-
onds for the oil to settle to the bottom of the engine. Check for leaks.
Slowly add more oil to bring level to the FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
Replace dipstick fully into the dipstick tube and firmly replace the oil fill
cap.
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Fig. 27 Oil Viscosity Chart
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
-30 -20 -10 0
10
20 30
40
C
F
0
0
SAE 30
SAE 30
(Air Temperature)
5W-30, 10W-30
5W-30, 10W-30
Synthetic 5W-20, 5W-30
Synthetic 5W-20, 5W-30