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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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In a well-ventilated area, start the engine while cooling the
cooling system.
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Open the front storage compartment cover.
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Remove the flushing cap (see Cooling System Flushing).
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Screw a garden hose adapter [A] onto the flushing fitting
[B].
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Attach a garden hose [C] to a garden hose adapter and
secure the hose clamp [D].
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Warm up the engine and stop it.
CAUTION
The engine must be running before the water is
turned on and the water must be turned off before
the engine is stopped.
Do not run the engine without cooling water flow for
more than 15 seconds.
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Remove the seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter).
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Remove the oil filler cap [A] and the dipstick [B].
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign materials
to enter the engine.
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Drain the oil thorough from the dipstick tube [A] using a
commercially-available vacuum pump [B].
WARNING
Do not discard the engine oil as the engine oil is
toxic substance and will pollute the environment.
Contact your local authority for approved disposal
methods.
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Pour in the specified type and amount of oil through the
oil filler opening [A].
Engine Oil
Grade: API SE, SF or SG
API SH or SJ with JASO MA
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-40
Amount:
4.0 L (4.2 US qt, with or without the filter)
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, when engine is completely
dry)