CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oilcan damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park thevehicle on a level surfaceand apply
the parking brake.
2. Startthe vehicleand letit idleuntil itreaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
᭺
A
by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
᭺
B
.
5. Remove the drain plug
᭺
B
with a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replaceit atthistime. See“Changing engine
oil filter”later in this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Becareful notto burnyourself. Theengine
oil may be hot.
᭺
A
Oil filler cap
᭺
B
Oil drain plug
᭺
C
Oil filter
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