PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
engine oil filler cap, and then add
sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert and tighten the engine oil
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
3. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIP
Skip steps 6–12 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.
6. Remove the shift arm bolt, and
then pull the shift arm off the shift
shaft.
7. Remove the fuel tank breather
hose and overflow hose from the
guides.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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