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Ÿ Re check the oil level.
Ÿ Make sure that oil level is at the upper level
mark of the oil window with the vehicle in an
upright position, and that there are no oil
leaks.
CAUTION
!!
Ÿ Running the engine with insufficient oil can
cause serious engine damage.
Ÿ Running the engine with excessive oil can
cause spark plug fouling & loss in
performance.
Ÿ 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.
Oil filter screen & centrifugal filter
Ÿ Drain the engine oil thoroughly.
Ÿ Remove the kick starter pedal (1),
disconnect the clutch cable (2), remove the
muffler (3), remove the right side rider
footrest (4) and remove the right crankcase
cover (5).
Ÿ Remove the oil filter screen (6) and wash it
in clean non flammable or high flash point
solvent (kerosene).
Ÿ Reinstall the oil filter screen with the sharp
edged side facing inwards.
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(1) Kick starter pedal (2) Clutch cable
(3) Muffler (4) Rider foot rest
(5) Right crankcase cover
Ÿ Remove centrifugal filter cover (7) & clean
the centrifugal filter (8) with non flammable
or high flash point solvent (kerosene).
Ÿ Reinstall the centrifugal filter cover, right
crankcase cover, kick start pedal & clutch
cable.
Ÿ Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil as
per specification.
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(6) Oil filter screen (7) Centrifugal filter cover
(8) Centrifugal filter
Clean filters as specified in the maintenance
schedule.
NOTE
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