13. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
ECAM1061
The engine oil tank must be filled in
2 steps. First, fill the engine oil tank
with 1.90 L (2.0 US qt, 1.67 Imp.qt)
of the recommended engine oil.
Then, start the engine, race it 5 or 6
times, turn it off, and then add the
remainder of the engine oil.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust
system have cooled down.
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hig-
her quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labe-
led “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cau-
se.
15. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.16. Install the engine guard by insta-
lling the screws.
NOTICE
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1
Without oil filter element
replacement:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element
replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt
NOTICE
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase):
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 12.9 ft·lbf)
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