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 discolored,
replace with fresh engine oil (Refer to Inspec-
tion and maintenance/engine oil section).
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 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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