Honda CRF450R 2020, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Engine Oil
(cont’d)
Servicing Your Honda
63
1. Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, then shut
it off.
2. Wait 3 minutes after shutting off the engine to
allow the oil to properly distribute itself in the
engine.
3. Support the CRF in an upright position on a
level surface.
4. Remove the engine oil fill cap/dipstick (1)
from the left crankcase cover, wipe it clean,
and insert it without screwing it in. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick.
5. Check that the oil level is between the upper
(2) and lower (3) level marks on the engine oil
fill cap/dipstick.
• If the oil is at or near the upper level mark,
you do not have to add oil.
• If the oil is below or near the lower level
mark, add the recommended oil until it
reaches the upper level mark. (Do not
overfill.)
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap/dipstick.
Repeat steps 1 – 5.
6. Check that the O-ring (4) is in good condition
and replace it if necessary.
7. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap/dipstick (1).
8. Check for oil leaks.
1. Remove the engine guard A bolts/washers (1),
B bolt/washer (2) and engine guard (3).
2. Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, then shut
it off.
3. Support the CRF in an upright position on a
level surface.
4. Remove the engine oil fill cap/dipstick (4)
from the left crankcase cover.
Checking & Adding Oil
(1) engine oil fill cap/dipstick
(2) upper level mark
(3) lower level mark
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) engine oil fill cap/dipstick
(4) O-ring
(1)
(4)
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
(1) engine guard A bolts/washers
(2) engine guard B bolt/washer
(3) engine guard
(1)
(3)
(2)