PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the drain bolt and the gasket to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
4. Install a new gasket and the en-
gine oil drain bolt, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the engine
oil filler cap.
NOTICE
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. 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.
7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU39834
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the sponge material and the
air filter mesh out.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
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