Honda CRF450X 2009, Owner'S Manual & Competition Handbook

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Servicing Your Honda
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HONDA O/M CRF450X (Eu) 3RMEY620 00X3R-MEY-6200
Engine Oil
JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine
oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conforming to the standard is labeled on the
oil container.
For example, the following label shows the MA
classification.
(1) code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) oil classification
Checking & Adding Oil
(1) engine oil filler cap/dipstick
(2) upper level mark
(3) lower level mark
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 filler cap/dipstick (1),
wipe it clean, and insert the engine oil filler
cap/dipstick without screwing it in. Remove
the engine oil filler cap/dipstick.
5. Check that the oil level is between the upper
(2) and lower (3) level marks on the engine oil
filler 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 the
upper level mark. (Do not overfill)
Reinstall the engine oil filler cap/dipstick.
Repeat steps 1 – 5.
6. Install the engine oil filler cap/dipstick
securely.
7. Check for oil leaks.
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
1. Run the engine for at idle 3 minutes, then shut
it off.
2. Support the CRF in an upright position on a
level surface.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap/dipstick (1)
from the left crankcase cover.
4. Place an oil drain pan under the engine to
catch the oil. Then remove the engine oil
drain bolt (2) and sealing washer (3).
5. After the oil has drained, apply engine oil to
the drain bolt threads and tighten it with a
new sealing washer to the specified torque:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lbf·ft)
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 151).
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
NOTICE
(1) engine oil filler cap/dipstick
(2) engine oil drain bolt
(3) sealing washer
(2) (2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(cont’d)