DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
EAU10420
Right view1. Fuse box 1 (page 6-31)
2. Storage compartment (page 3-20)
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)
6. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
7. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-13)
8. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-14)9. Engine oil dipstick (page 6-10)
10.Brake pedal (page 3-15)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU42626
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge 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. 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.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it clean, insert it back into the
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.6. Insert and tighten the engine oil
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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