Honda XL125LK, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
Clean around the oil filler cap/dipstick and nearby
surface.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
Hold the motorcycle in an upright position.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick [1] and wipe it clean.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick, but do not screw it.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is below or near the lower mark [2] on the
dipstick, fill the crankcase with recommended oil to the
upper level [3].
Check that the O-ring is in good condition, replace it if
necessary.
Apply engine oil to the O-ring.
Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Warm up the engine.
Stop the engine and remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Remove the drain bolt [1] and sealing washer [2] and
drain the engine oil completely.
Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt.
Install the drain bolt with a new sealing washer and
tighten it to the specified torque.
Fill the crankcase with the recommended engine oil.
Check the oil level. Make sure there are no oil leaks.
ENGINE OIL STRAINER SCREEN
Remove the right crankcase cover (page 10-4).
Remove the oil strainer screen [1] out of the crankcase.
Wash the strainer screen thoroughly in non-flammable
or high flash point solvent until all accumulated dirt has
been removed.
Blow dry it with compressed air to clean completely.
Before installing the strainer, the screen mesh should
be examined closely for damage.
Install the strainer screen in the direction as shown.
Install the right crankcase cover (page 10-4).
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Honda "4-stroke motorcycle oil" or an equivalent
API classification: SG or higher
(except oils labeled as energy conserving on the
circular API service label)
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30
JASO T 903 standard: MA
[1]
[2]
[3]
TORQUE: 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY:
1.0 liter (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt) after draining
1.2 liters (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) after disassembly
[1]
[2]
CRANKCASE
[1]