PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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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1. Oil filler cap
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