Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to the right or left before beginning the inspection.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

(a) Inspect the drive belt.





2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

(a) Replace the engine oil and oil filter.





3. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Inspect the engine coolant.





4. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Replace the engine coolant.





5. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

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

6. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

(a) Replace the spark plugs.





7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER

(a) Remove the air cleaner filter.

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

8. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER

(a) Replace the air cleaner filter.





9. INSPECT FUEL LINES, FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BAND

(a) Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation. Also, visually check the tank bands for looseness.

10. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

(a) Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket.