PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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5. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
NOTE:
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When adding oil, be careful not to over-
fill the engine; the oil level rises faster
starting from the half level portion on
the dipstick.
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
7. Install the rider seat.
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CAUTION:
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Make sure that the oil filler cap is se-
curely tightened, otherwise oil may
seep out when the engine is running.
@
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level
3. Minimum level
1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
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