ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

    Click here

  2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER


    1. Replace the engine oil and oil filter Click here.

  3. INSPECT COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM


    1. Check that the radiator, condenser and/or intercooler are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects, and clean them if necessary. Also check the hose for loose connections, corrosion, etc.

  4. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Inspect the engine coolant Click here.

  5. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT


    1. Replace the engine coolant Click here.

  6. INSPECT INVERTER COOLANT


    1. Inspect the inverter coolant Click here.

  7. REPLACE INVERTER COOLANT


    1. Replace the inverter coolant Click here.

  8. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS


    1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

  9. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

    Click here

  10. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY

    Click here

  11. REPLACE FUEL FILTER


    1. Replace the fuel filter Click here.

  12. ADD FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


    1. Add fuel injector cleaner to the fuel tank (Refer to the Service Bulletin for the fuel injection cleaner).

  13. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter.

    2. Visually check that the air cleaner filter is not excessively damaged or oily.

    3. Replace the air cleaner filter with a new one, if necessary.

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


    1. Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation. Also, visually check the tank band for looseness.

  15. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

    Click here