Oil Viscosity; Fueling Instructions - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
12. Tighten the oil filter by hand until tight. Do not use a band wrench or channel lock pliar to tighten.
13. Lower the vehicle and remove the floor jack from under the rear of the vehicle.
14. Remove the dip stick and add engine oil into port. Use a funnel or pour spout to direct the oil
(Figure 10-9, Page 10-6). With filter change, the engine requires 38 ounces (1.12 liters) of oil per
change. Refer to oil viscosity guidelines for selection of oil grade (Figure 10-10, Page 10-7).
15. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten terminals to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m). Coat ter-
minals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
16. With the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL, start and run the engine for a few minutes. Observe both
the drain plug and the oil filter from under the vehicle for oil leaks. If leaks appear, begin with step 1 and
repeat the appropriate step for either or both items to correct the problem.
17. Stop the engine and remove the dip stick to check the engine oil as a final step.

OIL VISCOSITY

Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as shown (Figure 10-10, Page 10-7). See following
NOTE.
NOTE: Using multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level
more frequently when using multi-grade oils.
-20°C -10°C 0°C
SAE 10W-30/SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-20
-4°F 14°F 32°F
Figure 10-10 Oil Viscosity Chart

FUELING INSTRUCTIONS

See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
∆
DANGER
• Turn key switch to OFF before fueling.
• Never pour gasoline into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity, the fuel storage/pumping device must be
grounded. If the pump is not grounded, the vehicle must be grounded to the pump before and
during the fueling operation.
• If the vehicle has an all-weather enclosure installed, the gas tank must be properly vented as
shown (Figure 10-11, Page 10-8).
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
∆
CAUTION
• To allow for expansion, do not fill higher than one inch from the top of the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel.
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
20°C 30°C 40°C
10°C
SAE 40
SAE 30
86°F 104°F
50°F
68°F
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Fueling Instructions
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