Reduction Case Oil (1/2 Reduction Unit With Clutch); Oil Level Check; Oil Change - Honda GX240RT2 Service And Repair Manual

REDUCTION CASE OIL (1/2 reduction unit with clutch)

Oil level check

Place the engine on a level surface.
Remove the reduction oil cap / oil level gauge (1), and
wipe the oil level gauge clean.
Insert the oil level gauge without screwing it into the oil
filler neck (2).
Remove the oil level gauge and check oil level shown
on the oil level gauge.
If the oil level is low, fill with recommended oil to the
upper level (3) of the oil level gauge.
SAE 10W - 30 is recommended for general use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the
average temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
RECOMMENDED OIL:
SAE 10W-30 API service classification SE or later
Tighten the oil level gauge securely.

Oil Change

Drain the oil in the engine while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
Place the engine on a level surface, and place a
suitable container under the drain plug bolt.
Remove the reduction oil cap / oil level gauge (1), drain
plug bolt (2), and drain plug washer (3) to drain the oil
into the suitable container.
Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take
used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling
center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it
in the trash, pour it on the ground, or pour it down a
drain.
Used engine oil contains substances that have
been identified as carcinogenic. If repeatedly left in
contact with the skin for prolonged periods, it may
cause skin cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly
with soap and water as soon as possible after con-
tact with used engine oil.
Install a new drain plug washer and tighten the drain
plug bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Fill with recommended oil to the upper level mark of the
oil level gauge.
Reduction oil case capacity: 0.3 (0.32 US gal, 0.26 Imp gal)
Tighten the oil level gauge securely.
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(2)
(3)
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
(1)
MAINTENANCE
(1)
(2)
(3)