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Engine oil and oil strainer
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. The engine oil must also be
changed at the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
and when the oil change indicator flash-
es. The oil change tripmeter must be
reset after the initial 1000 km (600 mi).
(See page 3-2 for reset procedures.)
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 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 set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it backinto 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 raise
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 and clean
the oil strainer
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.
CAUTION:
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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. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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4. Clean the oil strainer with solvent,
and then check it for damage and
replace it if necessary.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
6. Install the oil strainer, spring,O-ring and engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten the drain bolts to
the specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the engine oil fill-
er cap.
CAUTION:
ECA11670
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” orhigher.
Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
10. Reset the oil change tripmeter.
(See page 3-2 for reset proce-
dures.)
NOTE:
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator flashes (i.e. before
the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the oil change tripmeter
must be reset after the oil change for
the next periodic oil change to be indi-
cated at the correct time.
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
1. Engine oil drain bolt B
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Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.90 L (0.95 US qt) (0.79 Imp.qt)
