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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 8-7
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
WARNING
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated,
or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated
wear and may result in engine or transmission
seizure, accident, and injury.
Oil Level Inspection
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Park the vehicle so that it is level, both side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
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If the oil has just been changed, start the engine, and run
it for several minutes to fill the oil filter.
CAUTION
Allow the engine to idle for several minutes so that
oil may reach all parts of the engine. Racing a "dry"
engine may cause severe damage.
•
Stop the engine and wait several minutes for all the oil to
drain back to the sump.
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Unscrew the oil filler cap [A], wipe its dipstick [B] dry, and
tighten it into the filler opening.
•
Unscrew the oil filler cap and check the oil level. The oil
level should be between the upper (H) and lower (L) level
lines [C].
If the level is too high, suck the excess oil out the filler
hole with a syringe or other suitable device.
If the level is too low, add oil through the filler hole. Use
the same type and make of oil that is already in the engine.
Engine Oil Change
•
Refer to the Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter.
Oil Filter Change
•
Refer to the Oil Filter Change in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter.
Oil Screen Removal
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Split the crankcase (see C rankshaft/Transmission chap-
ter).
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Pull the oil screen [A] out of the crankcase.