Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT
Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT





2. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS





3. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER





4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT





5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT





6. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

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

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.

(c) Replace the air cleaner filter with a new one, if necessary.

8. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET





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 band for looseness.