DESCRIPTION
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2
EAU10410
Left view1. Fuse box (page 6-28)
2. Accessory box (page 3-15)
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-16)
4. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-16)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
7. Rider seat (page 3-14)
8. Passenger seat (page 3-14)
9. Carrier
10.Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-10)
11.Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-10)12.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-18)
13.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting lever (page 3-18)
14.Air filter element (page 6-13)
15.Shift pedal (page 3-10)
16.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-8)
17.Engine oil level check window (page 6-8)U5JWE4E0.book Page 1 Friday, July 30, 2004 6:07 PM
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU19881
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge 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 bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge isnot being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Oil filter cartridge
3. Engine oil drain bolt
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