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NOTE

l

Each mark from the F mark equates
to about 0.5 L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4
qt).
There are 3 marks between L and F.

l

Verify that the engine cover is
securely installed.

q

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Change engine oil and filter according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).

Please act responsibly

protect the

environment and take used oil to a
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a
service station for information.

WARNING

Handling Used Engine Oil:
Continuous contact with used engine
oil is dangerous. It could cause skin
cancer. Always wash with soap and
water immediately after changing oil
and filter.

Changing engine oil

WARNING

Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the engine
is hot.

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Warm up the engine for a few minutes

and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the

oil into a suitable container.

4. Replace the plug tightly after the oil

has thoroughly drained.

5. Fill the engine with new oil to the F

mark on the dipstick.

6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap.

Loosen

Tighten

Forward

Drain Plug

7. Start the engine and inspect around the

drain plug for leaks.

8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the

oil to return to the oil pan.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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  • 1. Remove the engine cover.
  • 2. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off.
  • 3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container.
  • 4. Replace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroughly drained.
  • 5. Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick.
  • 6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap.
  • 7. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks.
  • 8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.