Notice
Do not allow hot oil level to fall below UPRIGHT FULL mark on dipstick. Doing so can result in equipment damage and/or equipment malfunction. (15911a)
NOTE
Perform engine oil level hot check only with engine oil at normal operating temperature.
1. Check engine oil hot.
a. Ride vehicle for more than 5 minutes at mid-range engine speeds or idle for 10 minutes.
b. Let engine idle for 30 seconds to 1 minute before shutting down.
NOTE
The only accurate way to check engine oil is in the upright position.
2. Check oil level in upright position.
a. Figure 1 Remove engine oil dipstick.
b. Wipe off dipstick.
c. Insert dipstick and tighten.
d. Remove dipstick.
e. Figure 2 Oil level must register to the upright full mark (2).
NOTE
Add only enough oil to bring the level to the upright full mark. Do not overfill.
Figure 1. Engine Oil Filler Plug/Dipstick
1Engine oil dipstick
2Upright full mark
Figure 2. Engine Oil Dipstick (upright full mark)