PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13
• Start up the engine and allow it to run for several minutes at
idling speed.
• Turn off the engine and wait about one minute, then check the
oil level through the inspection window
A
. If the level is below
mark “L”, add oil to “F” level. If the level is above mark “F”,
drain oil to “F” level.
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• Remove the engine under cover
1
.
• Drain engine oil in the same manner of engine oil replacement
procedure.
• Remove the oil filter
2
by using the oil filter wrench. (Special
tool)
• Apply engine oil lightly to the gasket of the new filter before
installation.
• Install the new filter turning it by hand until you feel that the fil-
ter gasket contacts the mounting surface. Then tighten it 2
turns using the oil filter wrench.
$
09915-40610: Oil filter wrench
NOTE:
To properly tighten the filter, use the special tool. Never tighten
the filter by hand.
• Pour fresh engine oil and check the oil level in the same man-
ner of engine oil replacement procedure.
%
Engine oil capacity
Oil change: 2.7 L (2.9/2.4 US/Imp qt)
Filter change: 2.9 L (3.1/2.6 US/Imp qt)
Overhaul engine: 3.3 L (3.5/2.9 US/Imp qt)
"
ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OIL
FILTER. Other manufacturer’s oil filters may differ in
thread specifications (thread diameter and pitch), fil-
tering performance and durability which may lead to
engine damage or oil leaks. Also, do not use a genuine
Suzuki automobile oil filter on this motorcycle.
After contcting the gasket,
tighten 2 turns.
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