PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-8
6
EAU01093*
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.
NOTE:
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Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.
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2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
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Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
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3. The oil level should be between
the maximum level and minimum
level marks. If the level is low, fill
the engine with sufficient oil to
raise it to the specified level.
Engine oil replacement and oil filter
element cleaning
1. Warm up the engine for a few min-
utes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
EC000070*
CAUTION:
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When removing the oil drain bolt,
the O-ring, compression spring, and
oil strainer will fall out. Take care not
to lose these parts.
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1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
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