Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT
Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

HINT
Testing and Inspection

2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

HINT
Replacement

3. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

HINT
Testing and Inspection

4. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

(a) Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

5. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS

HINT
Testing and Inspection

6. INSPECT BATTERY

HINT
Component Tests and General Diagnostics

7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER





(a) Remove the air filter.

(b) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.

(c) Reinstall the air filter.

8. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER

(a) Replace the air filter with a new one.

9. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

HINT
Inspection

10. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS

(a) Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.

11. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

HINT
Testing and Inspection