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 Testing and Inspection.

2. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS

(a) Inspect the spark plugs Testing and Inspection.

3. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

(a) Inspect the engine oil and oil filter Replacement.

4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Inspect the engine coolant Testing and Inspection.

5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Replace the engine coolant Service and Repair.

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) Check that the air cleaner is not excessively dirty. If the air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.





(c) If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.

(d) Reinstall the air filter.

8. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

(a) Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket Testing and Inspection.

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.