GENERAL 2-13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTING PROCE- DURE CHECKING ENGINE OIL 1. Be sure that the oil is between marks of the dipstick. F and L Good L4GC019A 2. If the oil level is below L mark, add about 1L of oil. 3. Check contamination and viscosity of the engine oil and replace it if necessary. CHECKING COMPRESSED PRESSURE 1. Prior to inspection, check that the engine oil, starter motor and battery are normal. 2. Start the engine and run it until the engine coolant tempera- ture reaches 80 ~ 95°C). 3. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable and air cleaner element. 4. Remove the spark plug. 5.
After opening the throttle valve completely, crank the en- gine to remove foreign material from the cylinder. CAUTION At this time, necessarily screen the spark plug hole with a rag. Because hot coolant, oil, fuel, and other foreign material, being penetrated in the cylinder through cracks can come into the spark hole during checking compressed pressure. When cranking the engine to test compressed pressure, necessarily open the throttle valve be- fore cranking. 6. Install the compression gauge to the spark plug hole.