Changing Engine Oil Filter (Cont'd) / Checking and Adjusting Idle-rpm, Ignition Timing and Mixture Ratio

MA-43prose procedure

Power steering equipped models: keep front wheels in straight-ahead position.

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Before installing new oil filter, wipe clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block, and smear a little engine oil on rubber seal of oil filter.
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Screw oil filter on until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten by at least an additional 2/3 turn further.
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4
Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.

Checking and Adjusting Idle-rpm, Ignition Timing and Mixture Ratio

CAUTION

Do not attempt to screw the idle adjusting screw down completely. Doing so could cause damage to tip, which in turn will tend to cause malfunctions.

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Set shift lever in "Neutral" position. Keep front wheels in a straight-ahead position on power steering equipped models. Engage parking brake and lock both front and rear wheels with wheel chocks.
2
Turn off air conditioner and headlamps.
3
Use "CO"-meter after it is fully warmed up, and insert "CO"-meter probe into tail pipe more than 0.4 m (1.3 ft).
4
Measure "CO"% with air cleaner installed.
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During checking and adjusting, make sure that engine is at normal operating temperature.