PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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NOTICE
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In or
d
er to prevent clutch slip-
pa
g
e (since the transmission oil
also lu
b
ricates the clutch),
d
o
not mix any chemical a
dd
itives.
Do not use oils with a
d
iesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
hi
g
her quality than specifie
d
. In
a
dd
ition,
d
o not use oils la
b
ele
d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi
g
her.
Make sure that no forei
g
n mate-
rial enters the transmission.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Remove the radiator cap and
check the coolant level in the radi-
ator.
WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the ra
d
iator cap
when the en
g
ine is hot.
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TIP
The coolant should be at the bottom of
the radiator filler neck. The level will
change with variation of engine tem-
perature.
1. Radiator cap
1. Correct coolant level
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