Owner`s manual

Scheduled Maintenance
Fluid Levels:
When checking the engine oil make sure the engine has been shut down long enough for
the oil to drain into the pan. The dipstick is marked with a line to show full. Always
make sure your oil is at this level.
When checking the transmission oil is it a good idea to run the engine for a few seconds.
Shut the engine down and check the oil. The transmission dipstick is also marked with a
full line or ring on the dipstick. Always make sure the oil is at this level. Top the oil off
slowly so as not to overfill.
Antifreeze is checked at the overflow bottle. This should be done when the engine is at
full operating temperature. Maintain the level to the “Full Hot” mark on the bottle. Add
the antifreeze in the premixed form only. Do not add straight antifreeze to the engine.
It is also a good idea to check the fill level at the expansion tank periodically. On rare
occasion the fitting that attaches the clear hose from the overflow bottle to the expansion
tank has become clogged. This prevents fluid from flowing into or out of the engine to
the overflow bottle.
Valve Adjustment:
A detailed procedure for adjusting the valves is found on
page 33 of the Technical Manual. When adjusting the valves
it is a good idea to loosen the jam nut and back the lash screw
out slightly. This will insure that you get the adjustment
correct. While making an adjustment the feeler gauge should
not be bound tight between the rocker and valve. It should
have a slight resistance. When selecting feeler gauges you
might want to get the go/no-go type. Adjust both valves in a
cylinder at the same time.
Cylinder Head Torque:
The factory method for retightening the cylinder head bolts is listed on page 33 of the
technical manual. To properly re-
torque these bolts is it best to slightly
loosen the bolts first. Only loosen
the bolts about ¼ turn. Do not
remove them from the engine. You
can retighten the bolts one at a time.
It is important to note there are two
sizes of head bolts. Each size
requires a different torque. Also
note that there is a specified
sequence to tightening the bolts.
Follow the sequence so the head will
not warp. Perform this service at the
recommended intervals.