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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU1985C Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on the centerstand. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for two minutes, and then turn it off. ECA11290 TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 1 2 3 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, the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1 1. Engine oil level check window 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark NOTICE The engine must be cold before proceeding with the oil level check, otherwise the check will result in a false reading. 3. Wait two minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-left side of the crankcase. 4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for 7-13 1. Engine oil filler cap

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU1985C
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge
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 two
minutes, and then turn it off.
NOTICE
ECA11290
The engine must be cold before pro-
ceeding with the oil level check, oth-
erwise the check will result in a false
reading.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
TIP
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.
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,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
1.
Engine oil level check window
2.
Maximum level mark
3.
Minimum level mark
1
3
2
1.
Engine oil
fi
ller cap
1