Service Manual

2-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Oil Change
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Change the oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter change oil
every 100 hours.
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Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily. Stop the
engine.
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Place the engine on a level surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Remove the drain plug [A] and drain the oil.
Be careful of hot oil when drained. It may be hot enough to
burn you severely.
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Check the O-ring [B] at the drain plug for damage. Replace the O-
ring with a new one if it is damaged.
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Install the drain plug with the O-ring and tighten it.
Torque - Oil Drain Plug : 6.9 N 1 m (0.70 kgf
1 m, 61 in
1 lb)
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Remove the oil filler cap and pour in the specified type and amount
of oil.
Engine Oil :
Type: SF, SG, SH or SJ Class
Viscosity: SAE40, SAE30, SAE10W-30/SAE10W-40, or
SAE5W-20
Capacity: [When filter is not removed]
1.5 L (1.6 US qt)
[When filter is removed]
1.7 L (1.8 US qt)
NOTE
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Some increase in oil consumption may be expected when a multi
grade engine oil (10W-30/10W-40, 5W-20) is used. Check the oil
level frequently.
Oil Filter Change
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Using a strap wrench or oil filter wrench [A], remove the oil filter [B].
Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench : 57001–1249
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When unscrewing the oil filter, place a suitable container beneath the
oil drip tray to receive oil from the oil filter and oil passages in the
engine. Turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it.
Oil Filter Installation
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Apply light film of engine oil to the seal [A].
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Install new filter.
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Turn the filter until the seal contacts mounting surface [B] of the
engine. Then turn the filter BY HAND (S) 3/4 turn more.
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Run the engine at slow idle speed 2 minutes. Check for leaks around
the engine.
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Stop the engine. Check the oil level (see Oil Level Inspection).