PROCEDURE
INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Check the drive belt.
REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Check the engine oil and oil filter.
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
Check the engine coolant.
INSPECT SPARK PLUGS
Check the spark plugs.
INSPECT BATTERY
Check the battery.
INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT
Remove the air cleaner filter element.
Check that the air cleaner filter element is not excessively dirty.
If the air cleaner filter element is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.
If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.
Reinstall the air cleaner filter element.
INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET
Check the fuel tank cap gasket.
w/ Canister Pump Module:Click here
w/o Canister Pump Module:Click here
INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS
Visually check the fuel lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation.
Check for tank band looseness or deformation.
INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
Check the charcoal canister.
w/ Canister Pump Module:Click here
w/o Canister Pump Module:Click here