EAU10420
Right view
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
7. Passenger handle
8. Rear shock absorber (page 3-8)
9. Seat (page 3-7)
10. Engine oil dipstick (page 6-7)11. Storage compartment (page 3-7)
12. Battery/fuse box (page 6-18)
13. Coolant reservoir (page 6-10)
14. Radiator
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Engine oil
1. Dipstick
(a) Maximum level (b) Minimum level
The engine oil level should be chec-
ked before each ride. In addition, the
oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart and when the oil
change indicator light comes on.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positio-
ned 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
several minutes, and then turn it off.
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 (without
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.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.To change the engine oil
1. Drainage cap
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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CAUTION
When removing the engine oil drain
bolt, the O-ring, spring, and oil
strainer will fall out. Take care not
to lose these parts.
1
1a
b
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