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General Maintenance

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Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.

  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT 
    GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR DRIVE BELT

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See REMOVAL
  2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER 
    ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT 
    ENGINE COOLANT REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  4. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS 
    1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
  5. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS 
    SPARK PLUGS REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  6. INSPECT BATTERY 
    BATTERY REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER 
    1. Remove the air filter.
    2. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.
    3. Reinstall the air filter.
  8. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER 
    1. Replace the air filter with a new one.
  9. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET 
    FUEL TANK CAP GASKET REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See INSPECTION
    Fig 1: Cleaning Air Filter
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  10. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS AND FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS 
    1. Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.
  11. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER 
    CHARCOAL CANISTER REFERENCE

    Type See procedures
    4GR-FSE See INSPECTION
    2GR-FSE See INSPECTION