New and used oil can be
hazardous
Children and pets can be
harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Continuous contact
with used engine oil has been
found to cause skin cancer in
laboratory animals
Always keep new or used oil
away from children and pets.
Engine Oil
The proper amount and grade of
engine oil will have a great impact
on the life of the engine. Checking
the oil daily and
changing the oil as listed in the
maintenance schedule is the most
important maintenance procedure
there is for the engine.
Checking the engine oil
1. Make sure the Dirt Bike is on
level ground
2. Check engine oil level by remov-
ing the Oil Plug (dip stick) (1) and
checking the oil level.
3. If engine oil is low (L), add oil
until oil is at the Full mark (H) on
the dip stick. Use the correct grade
of oil as listed in this manual. Do
not over or under fill engine with oil,
this could damage the engine.
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Changing the engine oil
1. Make sure engine is warm be-
fore attempting to drain the oil. A
warm engine will help the oil drain
quicker.
2. Remove the oil fill plug (Dip
stick) (1)
3. Remove the drain bolt (2) located
on the bottom of the engine.
4. Allow the oil to drain in an ap-
propriate container. Note: Dispose
of oil at an oil recycle center.
5. Install the drain plug and fill with
the appropriate type of oil as listed
in this manual. This Dirt Bike takes
1qt. (.9L) of engine oil.
6. Re- install fill cap, Start engine
and allow to run for a few minutes,
Re-check oil level and fill accord
-
ingly.
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MAINTENANCE
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