1. Place the motor in a vertical position and
remove the motor cover by unlocking the
lever.
2. Pull out the oil dipstick 1 and wipe oil off
with a clean cloth.
NOTE:
If the engine oil is contaminated or discol-
ored, replace with fresh engine oil (Refer to
Inspection and maintenance/engine oil sec-
tion).
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the
engine, then remove it again.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
The oil on the dipstick should be between
the upper and lower limits shown on the
stick. If the oil level indication is near the
lower limit, add enough oil to raise the level
to the upper limit.
To fill the engine with oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Fill with recommended engine oil to the
upper level.
NOTICE
Running the engine with an excessive
amount of oil can damage the engine.
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
3. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
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