20
5) Set the engine level, and gradually fill up to upper limit mark with new oil.
6) After filling, tightly secure oil cap, so that it will not loosen and cause leaks.
If oil cap is not tightly secured, it may leak.
Upper limit mark
Oil
Internal stepped
section (upper
limit)
External mark
(lower limit)
Internal stepped
section (lower
limit)
External mark
(upper limit)
CLEANING OF AIR CLEANER
WARNING: Shut off the engine, keep away from open flames
and do not smoke.
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Daily (every 10 operating hours)
Turn the choke lever to the full close side, and keep the carburetor off from –
dust or dirt.
Loosen fixing bolt. –
Pull the cover and detach the air cleaner cover. –
If oil adheres to the element (sponge), squeeze it firmly. –
For heavy contamination: –
1) Remove the element (sponge), immerse it in warm water or in water-
diluted neutral detergent, and dry it completely.
2) Clean the element (felt) with gasoline, and dry it completely.
Before attaching the element, be sure to dry it completely. Insufficient drying –
of the element may lead to difficult start-up.
Fit the element (sponge) into the element (felt). –
Fit the elements into the plate so that the sponge faces the air cleaner cover.
Wipe out with waste cloth, oil adhering around the air cleaner cover and plate –
breather part.
Immediately after cleaning is finished, attach the cleaner cover and tighten it –
with fixing bolts. (In remounting, first place the upper hook, and then the lower
hook.)
Points in Handling Air Cleaner Element
Clean the element several times a day, if excessive dust adheres to it. –
If operation continues with the element remaining not cleared of oil, oil in –
the air cleaner may fall outside, resulting in oil contamination.
Plate
Element (sponge)
Air cleaner
cover
Fixing bolt
Element (felt)
Breather Part
Choke
lever
POINTS ON OIL
Never discard replaced engine oil in garbage, earth or sewage ditch. Disposal of oil is regulated by law. In disposal, always follow the –
relevant laws and regulations. For any points remaining unknown, contact Authorized Service Agent.
Oil will deteriorate even when it is kept unused. Perform inspection and replacement at regular intervals (replace with new oil every –
6 months).