Maintenance
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Engine Oil
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In order for the engine, transmission,
and clutch to function correctly,
maintain the engine oil at the correct
level, and change the oil and oil filter in
accordance
with
scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Warning
Motorcycle operation with insufficient,
deteriorated, or contaminated engine
oil will cause accelerated engine wear
and
may
result
in
engine
or
transmission seizure. Seizure of the
engine or transmission may lead to
sudden loss of control and an accident.
Oil Level Inspection
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4
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1
1.
Filler plug
2.
Sight glass
3.
Maximum limit
4.
Minimum limit
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area. Exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can cause
loss of consciousness and death within
a short period of time. Always operate
your motorcycle in the open air or in
an area with adequate ventilation.
Caution
Running the engine with insufficient oil
will cause engine damage. If the low oil
pressure indicator remains on, stop
the engine immediately and investigate
the situation.
Start the engine and run at idle for
approximately five minutes. Stop the
engine and wait for at least three
minutes to allow the oil to settle.
Note the oil level visible in the sight
glass.
When correct, oil should be visible in the
sight glass at a point midway between
the
upper
(maximum)
and
lower
(minimum) markings on the sight glass.
Note:
•
An accurate indication of the level
of oil in the engine is only shown
when the engine is at normal
operating temperature and the
motorcycle is upright (not on the
side stand).
If it is necessary to top off the oil level,
remove the filler plug and add oil, a little
at a time, until the level registered in
the sight glass is correct.
