that performs well in cold conditions. The telnperamre conditions and recommended oil grade will vary by geographic area.
. Once you have ensured the engine oil level is correct, replace the oil filler cap and screw tightly.
Figure 16- Removing oil filler cap | Figure 17- Proper oil level |
Rephtcing the Oil
TIMELINE: You should drain and replace the oil in the crankcase every 50 hours or when dirty.
To drain the oil from the crankcase:
1.Place a bucket near the engine to catch oil as it drains.
2.Using a wrench, unscrew the oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is located just below and to the left of the oil filler cap as shown in figure 18. Allow all the oil to drain from the crankcase.
3.Replace the oil drain plug and tighten with the hex wrench.
Figure 18- Draining the oil
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