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• Recheck the oil level.
• 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.
• Stop the engine and let the engine oil settle
down.
CAUTION
!!
• Running the engine with excessive oil can
cause spark plug fouling & loss in
performance.
• 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.
• Running the engine with insufficient oil can
cause serious engine damage.
• After the oil has completely drained,
reinstall the drain bolt (1) with a new
sealing washer (2).
• Fill the crankcase through the oil filler
hole with 1.09 liters (approximately) of
recommended grade oil during oil change
when right crankcase cover is not removed.
• Reinstall the oil level dipstick with a new
O-ring.
• Start the engine and allow it to idle for few
minutes.
2
1
(1) Drain bolt (2) Sealing washer
Engine oil replacement/
Oil circulation inspection
• Wait a few minute until the oil settles down.
Ÿ Reinstall the oil level dipstick with new
O-ring and check for oil leaks.
• Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes and then turn it off.
• To drain the oil, remove the oil level
dipstick, drain bolt (1) and sealing washer
(2).
• Remove the kick stopper with side stand
(5) and right crankcase cover (6).
• Remove the dowel pins (7) and gasket (8).
• Remove the oil filter screen (9) and wash it
in clean non flammable or high flash point
solvent (kerosene).
• Disconnect the clutch cable (2), remove the
kick start pedal (3) and exhaust muffler (4).
OIL FILTER SCREEN & CENTRIFUGAL
FILTER CLEANING
• Drain the engine oil throughly.
• Remove the side stand switch bolts (1).