MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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Change the oil at the recommended interval (page 52) or
more frequently under extreme operating conditions.
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and
complete draining.
Remove the rear cover.
Clean the area around the oil filler cap and unscrew it.
Near the bottom of the oil filler tube is the oil drain petcock
and drain tube fitting. Attach the supplied tubing to the drain
fitting. Position the other end of the tubing in a suitable oil
collection container that can hold at least 2.2 L (2 US quarts).
Using a 10 mm wrench,
open, but do not remove,
the petcock valve.
Once the used oil has drained, close the petcock valve and
seat it lightly. Do not over tighten. Remove the drain tube
and wipe it clean.
Fill the engine with the correct amount of the recommended oil
through the oil filler tube. Do not overfill; measure the oil
level as shown on page 60.
Start and operate the engine for a few minutes, then recheck the
oil level and adjust if necessary. Verify there is no oil leaking
from the oil filler tube, petcock, or drain tube fitting areas.
Please dispose of used motor oil and the oil containers in a
manner that is compatible with the environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local
recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not
throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
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