EGL A08(A) - Engine Oil and Filter Service

BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
ENGINE OILENGINE OIL
Using proper oil, and regularly checking, adding and changing oil will help extend the service life of your engine.
Even the best oil wears out and becomes thinner. Changing oil helps get rid of dirt and deposits in the engine. Op-
erating the engine with old or dirty oil may and may damage your engine. Running the engine with not enough
oil can cause serious damage to your engine.
Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil Recommended - SAE 10w-40 / 10w-50 Motor Oil. *- SAE 10w-40 / 10w-50 Motor Oil. *
Indicates oil for regular air temperatures.
Please see the oil/air temperature chart to
help you choose the best oil for your climate.
0 20 40 60 80 100 *F
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 *C
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
Your motorcycle does not need oil additives. ONLY use the recommended oil. DO NOT use oil with graphite or molybde-
num additives, they may adversely a󰀨ect the clutch operation. DO NOT use motor oils that display the API circular logo
that is labeled “energy conserving”, they may a󰀨ect the lubrication and clutch performance.
CAUTION
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CHECKING & ADDING OILCHECKING & ADDING OIL
11. Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Remove the oil ller cap (A)(A)
AA. Engine is cold.
Check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. Fig.1Fig.1
11. Engine oil reaches the top notch of the level
viewer. (B)(B) No need to add engine oil.No need to add engine oil.
2 2. Engine oil is in the middle or below of the level
viewer. Need to add engine oil until it reaches the Need to add engine oil until it reaches the
top notch of the level viewer. top notch of the level viewer.
B B. Engine is at operating temperature.
Check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. Fig.1Fig.1
1 1. Engine oil reaches the top notch of the level
viewer. No need to add engine oil.No need to add engine oil.
2 2. Engine oil is in the middle or below (C)(C) of the
level viewer. Need to add engine oil until it Need to add engine oil until it
reaches the top notch of the level viewer. reaches the top notch of the level viewer.
If the oil lter and cap are not installed correctly, it will cause
serious engine damage.
NOTICE
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Improper disposal of drained uids is harmful to the enviro-
ment.
NOTICE
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Dispose of the drained oil in an appropriate manner. Most
parts stores or auto shops do take used oil.
NOTICE
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