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To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are

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9installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened

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off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket

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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.8. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a tor

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been reached), the indicator must be
reset after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time.
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9er by removing the screw.
5. Open the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then close the reservoir
cap.  WARNING!

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4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.  NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
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EAU21384
Checking the throttle grip free 
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of