Engine - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT
Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT





2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER





3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT





4. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS

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

5. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS





6. INSPECT BATTERY





7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER





(a) Remove the air cleaner cap.

(b) Remove the air filter element.

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

8. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER

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

9. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET





10. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, 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





12. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE