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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00517
Engine oil
Oil level measurement
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright
position. Warm up the engine
for several minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
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Engine oil replacement
1. Warm up the engine for a few
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil
pan under the engine and
remove the oil filler cap.
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Oil filler cap
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2. With the engine stopped,
check the oil level through the
level window located at the
lower part of the right side
crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil
level settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be
between the maximum and
minimum marks. If the level is
low, add sufficient oil to raise
it to the proper level.
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Level window
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Maximum level mark
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Minimum level mark
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