Honda CBF500/A, Owner'S Manual

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3. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the new oil
filter rubber seal (4).
4. Using a special tool and a torque wrench,
install the new oil filter and tighten to a
torque of:
26 N • m (2.7 kgf • m)
Use only the Honda genuine oil filter or a
filter of equivalent quality specified for your
model. Using the wrong Honda filter or a
non-Honda filter which is not of equivalent
quality may cause engine damage.
5. Check that the sealing washer on the drain
plug is in good condition and install the
plug. Replace the sealing washer every
other time the oil is changed, or each time
if necessary. Oil drain Plug Torque:
35 N • m (3.5 kgf • m)
6. Fill the crankcase with the recommended
grade oil; approximately:
3.1
l
7. Install the oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine and let it idle for 2-3
minutes.
9. Several minutesafter stopping the engine,
check that the oil level is at the upper level
mark on the dipstick with the motorcycle
upright on firm, level ground. Make sure
there are no oil leaks.
(4) Oil filter rubber seal
(4)