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93.Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (with-
out screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1.Engine oil filler cap
2.Maximum level mark
3.Minimum level mark
4.If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5.Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
1
1.Engine oil drain boltTo change the engine oil
1.Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2.Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.
3.Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
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4.Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
5.Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten
the drain bolt to the specified
torque.NOTE:
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.1.Engine oil drain bolt
2.Washer
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kg)
6.Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
EC000030
cC8Do not put in any chemical
additives or use oils with a
grade of CD or higher. Also, be
sure not to use oils labeled
ÒENERGY CONSERVING
IIÓ or
higher.
8Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.2 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.4 L
7.Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
8.Reset the oil change indicator
light according to the following
procedure.
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4.Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
final gear case.
5.Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the speci-
fied torque.
6.Add the specified amount of the
recommended final gear oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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1.Final gear oil filler cap
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m0kg)
EW000066
w8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final gear
case.
8Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.7.Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check
for the cause.
1
1.Final gear oil drain bolt
Recommended final gear oil:
See page 8-2.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L
EAU01587
CoolantThe coolant reservoir is located
under the battery cover. (See page
6-31 for battery cover removal proce-
dures.)
To check the coolant level
1.Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
8The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8Make sure that the scooter is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
StorageShort-term
Always store your scooter in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
ECA00015
cC8Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity
to seep in and cause rust.
8To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your scooter for sever-
al months:
1.Follow all the instructions in the
ÒCareÓ section of this chapter.
2.Drain the carburetor float cham-
ber by loosening the drain bolt;
this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the
drained fuel into the fuel tank.
3.Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
4.Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a.Remove the spark plug cap and
spark plug.
b.Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c.Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d.Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e.Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug, and then install
the spark plug and the spark
plug cap.
EWA00003
wTo prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turn-
ing the engine over.
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