Engine Oil Level - Check
Check the oil level after the engine has stopped.
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| Illustration 1 | g00105043 |
(1) Oil level gauge. (2) Oil filler cap. | |
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| Illustration 2 | g00110310 |
(Y) "ADD" mark. (X) "FULL" mark. | |
- Maintain the oil level between "ADD" mark (Y) and "FULL" mark (X) on oil level gauge (1). Do not fill the crankcase above "FULL" mark (X) .
- Remove oil filler cap (2) and add oil, if necessary. Clean the oil filler cap. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
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Operating your engine when the oil level is above the "FULL" mark could cause your crankshaft to dip into the oil. The air bubbles created from the crankshaft dipping into the oil reduces the oil's lubricating characteristics and could result in the loss of power. |
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