PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Brake Fluid Reservoir
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BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
CAUTION
• Use only DOT 5 (silicone) brake fluid. Use of any other type brake fluid is not recommended.
See Brake Fluid Reservoir on page 6-7.
ENGINE OIL
Even though the low oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel should illuminate if the oil level becomes low,
the engine oil level should be checked daily. The vehicle should be on a level surface when the oil is checked.
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
1.
Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from the dipstick
See following
CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2.
Check oil level by fully inserting the dipstick into the tube and immediately removing it.
3.
If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil to the engine until the level is
between low and full levels (safe level).
See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not exceed recommended oil capacity. Doing so will decrease engine performance or result in
damage to the engine.
2009-2012 XRT 950 Maintenance and Service Manual
Page 10-7
