Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 16
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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Add slightly less than 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) to allow for
possible residual oil left in engine (Ref. Fig. 22 on page
16). The oil must be high quality oil that meets or
exceeds API SF, SG, CC standards (Ref. Fig. 35 on page
23). Check oil level on dipstick. If necessary, continue to
add oil slowly and allow time for oil to flow down into
engine. Check oil level on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil
may cause smoking or allow oil to enter
the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
Inspect oil fill cap ‘O’ ring and replace if necessary. Install
the oil fill cap. Run the vehicle for one or two minutes and
check the filter for oil leaks.
Check the oil level again with the vehicle on level ground.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe oper-
ating range. Do not overfill. The engine can be operated
safely as long as the oil is within the safe operating range
as indicated on the dipstick. Do not operate vehicle if
oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dip-
stick.
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TENSION
Tool List Qty. Required
Belt tension gauge.......................................................1
Wrench, 3/4" ................................................................1
Wrench, 9/16" ..............................................................2
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .......................................................1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive ................................................1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked
after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36
kg).
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and
squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt (Ref. Fig. 23 on
page 16) to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-50 kg) tension when a
gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys (Ref.
Fig. 23 on page 16).
A new belt may be checked manually. A maximum
deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref. Fig. 24 on
page 17).
Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) ten-
sion using the same technique and inspect for cracking
or wear. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is accept-
able.
Fig. 21 Blowing Out Oil Filter
Fig. 22 Add Engine Oil
8 cm
minimum
Maximum : 210 kPa
Joint torique
Joint toriq
u
Fig. 23 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge