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4. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the new
oil filter rubber seal (4).
5. Using a special tool and a torque wrench,
install the new oil filter and tighten to a
torque of:
10 N·m(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)
Use only the Honda genuine oil filter or a
filter of equivalent quality specified for
your model. Using the wrong Honda filter
or a non-Honda filter which is not of
equivalent quality may cause engine
damage.
6. Check that the sealing washer on the
drain plug is in good condition and install
the plug. Replace the sealing washer
every other time the oil is changed, or
each time if necessary.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
38 N·m(3.8 kg-m, 27 Ib-ft)
7. Fill the crankcase with the recommended
grade oil; approximately:
3.1 Lt (3.3 USqt, 2.7 Imp qt)
8. Install the oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and let it idle for 2-3
minutes.
10. Several minutes after stopping the
engine, check that the oil level is at the
upper level mark on the dipstick with the
motorcycle upright on firm, level ground.
Make sure there are no oil leaks.
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