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NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight.
However, the spark plug should be
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
3. 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 with the
arrow mark pointing upward as
shown), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Oil filler cap
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
Engine oil and oil filter elementThe engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
filter element replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
15 minutes, and then turn it off.
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Do not operate the motorcycle
until you know that the engine oil
level is sufficient.
1. Oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
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 drain bolts to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
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Never remove the engine oil tank
cap after high-speed operation,
otherwise hot engine oil could
spout out and cause damage or
injury. Always let the engine oil
cool down sufficiently before
removing the oil tank cap.
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. Install the oil filler cap.
NOTE:
8The engine oil tank is located
behind the cylinders.
8The engine oil should be
between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
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