Honda BIG RED 2009, Owner'S Manual

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98 Servicing Your Honda
Engine Oil & Filter
Add Engine Oil:
21. Check that the drain plug sealing washer and O-ring are in good
condition. If necessary, replace them.
22. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring.
23. Reinstall the engine oil drain plug and tighten it to the specified
torque:
18 lbf·ft (25 N·m , 2.5 kgf·m)
24. Reinstall the maintenance lid by tightening the bolts to the specified
torque:
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m , 1.2 kgf·m)
25. Lower your Honda MUV safely.
26. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil, approximately:
3.1 US qt (2.9
ℓ
)
27. Reinstall the oil filler cap and dipstick.
28. Reinstall the left seat and rubber dust cover.
29. Start the engine and let it idle for 3
−
5 minutes.
30. Remove the left seat and rubber dust cover.
31. Stop the engine and after 2
−
3 minutes, check the oil level. Make
sure the oil is between the upper and lower level marks on the
dipstick. If necessary, add more oil but do not overfill.
32. Reinstall the oil filler cap, dipstick and rubber dust cover.
33. Reinstall the left seat.
34. Check that there are no oil leaks.
If a torque wrench is not used for installation, see your Honda dealer as
soon as possible to verify proper assembly.
drain plug sealing washer
o-ring
UNDER BODY