35
CAUTION
!!
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Running the engine with insufficient oil can
cause serious engine damage.
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Engine oil is a major factor affecting the
performance and service life of the engine.
Non-detergent, vegetable or castor based
racing oils are not recommended.
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Running the engine with excessive oil can
cause spark plug fouling & loss in
performance.
(1) Drain bolt (2) Sealing washer
2
1
ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT
Drain the engine oil thoroughly (page 35) in
case of engine oil filter element replacement.
NOTE
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To drain the oil, remove the oil level dipstick
and drain bolt (1) with sealing washer (2).
Drain engine oil with the engine warm and the
vehicle on its main stand.
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After the oil has completely drained,
reinstall the drain bolt with a new sealing
washer.
Engine oil replacement process/
Oil circulation inspection
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Start the engine and allow it to idle for few
minutes.
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Fill the crankcase through the oil filler hole
with (approximately) of the 0.95 litre
recommended grade oil.
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Stop the engine, let the engine oil settle
down and recheck the oil level.
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Reinstall the oil level dipstick with a new
O-ring.
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Make sure that oil level is at the “UPPER”
level mark of the oil level dipstick with the
(1) Mounting bolts
(2) Engine oil filter element cover
2
1
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Remove the three mounting bolts (1).
vehicle in an upright position and that there
are no oil leaks.