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MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
NOTE :
- Replace oil filter whenever oil is replaced.
- Do not reuse “O” ring and Copper Washers.
Caution :
DO NOT fill oil over "Max" mark. It will result in
smoke and loss of power.
DO NOT use the motorcycle with engine oil at
"MIN" mark.
It will cause oil starvation to the moving
parts in the engine and may also result in an engine
lock up.
WARNING
DO NOT switch oil brands indiscriminately
Use of of wrong grade oils can damage the engine
and lead to a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in severe dam-
age to the engine parts and cause the motorcycle
to stop abruptly and result in an accident caus-
ing serious injury or death.
Engine - Oil Change
(R efer P eriod ic al Ma in te n an ce Ch art fo r
frequency)

Place motorcycle on its center on a firm flat
surface.

Start engine and warm up for few minutes &
switch off the engine.

Keep a clean tray below the engine.

Remove the oil drain plug and the suction filter
underneath the crankcase.

Remove the oil filter on the right Crankcase
cover.

Allow the oil to drain completely by tilting the
motorcycle to both sides.

Wash the drain plug and the suction filter
thoroughly and refit with new Copper washer
and “O” ring on the crankcase.

Soak a new filter element in oil and refit on the
right Crankcase cover.

Fill recommended oil in the tank till the oil level
is between the ‘MAX’ and ‘MIN’ marks in the oil
window in the right side Crank case cover.