PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion oil, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap. WARNING!
Make sure that no foreign ma-
terial enters the final transmis-
sion case. Make sure that no oil
gets on the tire or wheel.
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7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
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 the center-
stand.
TIP
_
●
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
●
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. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
TIP
_
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
_
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove pan-
el B (See page 7-6.), remove the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap and the pan-
el. WARNING! Never attempt to
remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
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NO-
TICE:
If coolant is not available,
use distilled water or soft tap
water instead. Do not use hard
water or salt water since it is
harmful to the engine. If water
has been used instead of cool-
Recommended final transmission oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
0.12 L (0.13 US qt, 0.11 Imp.qt)
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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