8-33
86. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
WARNING
EWB01940Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
sponge material. Never use low-flash-point
solvents or gasoline to clean the sponge mate-
rial because the engine could catch fire or ex-plode.
7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry.
NOTICEECB00440Do not twist the sponge material when squeez-ing it.
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the sponge
material.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but not drip-ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame, and then install the lock plate.
1. Air filter element frame
2. Sponge material
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Engine oil:Type:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE 
15W-40 or SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.32 L (1.40 US qt, 1.16 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
14.5 L (3.83 US gal, 3.19 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading  ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning  ............................................ 8-31
Axle boots  .................................................................... 8-44BBattery .......................................................................... 8-47
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-40
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear), 
adjusting and checking  .............................................. 8-42
Brake lever free play, checking the front  ...................... 8-42
Brake lever, front  ............................................................ 4-8
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-46
Brake light switches  ..................................................... 8-45
Brake pads, checking the front and rear  ...................... 8-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever  ................................... 4-8
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating  ......................... 8-46
Brakes, front and rear  .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating  ................................. 8-45
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-36
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-27
Coolant temperature warning light  ................................. 4-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing  ............... 8-9DDifferential gear oil  ......................................................... 5-3Differential gear oil, changing ....................................... 8-25
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-9
Drive select lever and driving in reverse  ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-39
EEngine break-in  .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start  ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed  ...................................................... 8-36
Engine oil  ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm  ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch  ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-22
Four-wheel-drive indicator .............................................. 4-3
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-3
Fuel cock  ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-9
Fuses, replacing  ........................................................... 8-50HHandlebar switches  ........................................................ 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-53
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-51IIdentification numbers  .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light  .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches  .................................... 5-7
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