OPERATION OPERATION NOTICE If breather hole (1) in the cap is clogged, the pressure inside the tank will drop and fuel will not flow. Clean breather (1) from time to time and check that it is not clogged. CHECK OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE OIL PAN, ADD OIL WARNING The parts and oil are at high temperature after the engine is stopped, and may cause serious burns. Wait for the temperature to go down before starting the operation. 1. Open the engine side cover on the left side of the chas- sis. 2. Remove dipstick (G) and wipe the oil off with a cloth. 3. Insert dipstick (G) fully in the oil filler pipe, then take it out again. 4. The oil level should be between the H and L marks on dipstick (G).
If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil through oil filler (F). 5. If the oil is above the H mark, drain the excess engine oil from drain plug (P), and check the oil level again. 6. If the oil level is correct, tighten the oil filler cap securely and close the engine side cover. REMARK If the machine is at an angle, make it horizontal before checking. When checking the oil level after the engine has been operated, wait for at least 15 minutes after stopping the engine before checking. 3-48