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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• engine oil level
Oil level should be between the maximum
mark and minimum mark.
Oil level low
→
Add oil to the proper level.
TIP
Do not screw the dipstick in when checking
the oil level.
a. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and stop it, then wait at least several min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the crank-
case.
WARNING
Never remove the dipstick just after high
speed operation because the heated oil
could spurt out. Wait until the oil cools
down before removing the dipstick.
b. Screw the dipstick completely out, and
wipe the dipstick clean, then just rest the
dipstick in the hole.
c. Pull up the dipstick, and check the oil level
whether or not it is between maximum
and minimum level .
d. If the level is lower, add the oil up to the
proper level.
TIP
Recommended oil classification:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
MA.
NOTICE
• 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.
Recommended oil
Follow the chart on the left.
0
10 30
50
70
90
110
130 °F
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
-20
-10 0
10
20
30 40 50 °C
YAMALUBE 4 (20W-50) or SAE 20W-50
a
a
b
b
b
a