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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION/
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
●Screw the dipstick 1 completely out, and
wipe the dipstick clean, then just rest the
dipstick in the hole.
●Pull up the dipstick, and inspect the oil
level whether or not it is between maxi-
mum 2 and minimum level 3.
●If the level is lower, add the oil up to the
proper level.
NOTE:
Recommended oil classification:
API service “SE”, “SF” type or equivalent
(e.g. “SF–SE–CC”, “SF–SE–SD” etc.)
CAUTION:
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
● Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
● Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
1.Place the machine on a level place.
2.Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and stop it.
3.Place an oil pan under the engine.
4.Remove:
● Dipstick
● Drain plug 1 (crankcase)
Drain the engine oil.
CAUTION:
When removing the drain plug (crankcase)
the compression spring 3, oil strainer 4
and O-ring 2 will fall off. Take care not to
lose these parts.
5.Remove:
● Oil filter cover 5
● Oil filter 6
● O-ring 7
Recommended oil:
Follow the left chart.
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