PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-11
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
NOTE:
* DO not mix engine oil. Use only good quality engine oil.
* Be careful that dirt does not enter into crankcase through
engine oil filter.
* Wipe off spilled engine oil.
* Improper engine oil level can affect engine performance.
* Recycle or properly dispose of used oil.
INSPECTION BEFORE ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Before starting the engine, check that there is sufficient oil for
operating the engine.
• Remove the engine oil check bolt
1
.
• Tilt the motorcycle to the right and check that engine oil
comes out from oil level check hole.
• Tighten the oil check bolt
1
.
Engine oil check bolt: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lbf-ft)
* Improper engine oil treatment is hazardous.
* Read engine oil container instruction before replac-
ing the engine oil.
* Improper engine oil selection can cause clutch slip.
* Do not use engine oil which has friction decrease
additives.
* In this engine, the engine oil is subjected to a high
load. If the motorcycle is operated with the engine oil
insufficient, deteriorated or dirtied, it may shorten
the engine life considerably. Therefore, exercise the
maintenance of engine oil properly according to the
service manual instructions.
If the engine is started with insufficient or no oil, the
engine components will possibly be damaged.
