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CAUTION
!!
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Running the engine with insufficient oil can
cause serious engine damage.
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Running the engine with excessive oil can
cause spark plug fouling & loss in
performance.
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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.
(1) Drain bolt (2) Sealing washer
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Engine oil replacement process/
Oil circulation inspection
Drain engine oil with the engine warm and the
vehicle on its main stand.
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To drain the oil, remove the oil level dipstick
(page-32) and drain bolt (1) with sealing
washer (2).
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After the oil has completely drained,
reinstall the drain bolt with a new sealing
washer.
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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
vehicle in an upright position and that there
are no oil leaks.
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Stop the engine, let the engine oil settle
down and recheck the oil level.
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Fill the crankcase through the oil filler hole
with (approximately) of the 0.75 litre
recommended grade oil.
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Start the engine and allow it to idle for few
minutes.
ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT
Drain the engine oil thoroughly (page 33) in
case of engine oil filter element replacement.
NOTE
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Remove the engine oil filter element cover
(2) with O-ring (3).
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Remove the three mounting bolts (1).
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Reinstall the oil level dipstick and check for
oil leaks.
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Quantity of oil to be filled is 0.75 liters
(approx.) during oil change when right
crankcase cover is not removed.
The engine will stall if the i3s switch is in
“ON” position during warmup.
NOTE
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