Ÿ Quantity of oil to be filled is 0.85 litre
(approx.) during oil change when right
crankcase cover is not removed.
Ÿ Reinstall the oil level dipstick and check for
oil leaks.
Ÿ To drain the oil, remove the oil level dipstick
and drain plug (1).
Ÿ After the oil has completely drained,
reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing
washer (2).
Ÿ Wait a few minute until the oil settles down.
(b) Engine oil replacement/Oil circulation
inspection
Ÿ Fill the crankcase through the filler hole with
approximately 0.85 litre of the
recommended grade oil.
Ÿ Reinstall the oil level dipstick with a new
O-ring.
Ÿ Start the engine and allow it to idle for few
minutes.
Ÿ Start the engine, warm it up for serval
minutes and then turn it off.
Ÿ Remove the tappet inspection cover. Slowly
accelerate and check the engine oil entry
into the cylinder head, engine oil will splash
out from the tappet inspection cover
opening.
Ÿ After checking the oil circulation, install the
tappet inspection cover.
Ÿ Stop the engine and let the engine oil settle
down.
Ÿ Recheck the oil level.
UPPER
LOWER
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2
3
(1) Oil level dipstick (2) Upper level mark
(3) Lower level mark
(a) Engine oil level insection/Top up
process
Check engine oil level each day before
operating the vehicle.
The oil level dipstick (1) is on the right
crankcase cover for measuring oil level. Oil level
must be maintained between the upper (2) and
lower (3) level marks on the oil level dipstick.
Do top up if oil level reaches towards the lower
level mark or every 3000 km. whichever is
earlier.
Ÿ If required, add the specified oil up to the
upper level mark. Do not overfill.
Ÿ Remove the oil level dipstick and check the
oil level.
Ÿ Park the vehicle on its main stand.
Ÿ Start the engine & let it idle for 3-5
minutes.
Ÿ Stop the engine and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Ÿ Remove the oil level dipstick, wipe it clean
and insert without screwing it in.
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