Chapter 1 Overview Section 6 Recommended fuels and oils
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Section 6 Recommended fuels and oils
1. Fuel
Warning:
The gasoline is a very flammable and explosive substance. When
handling the gasoline, there is the possibility of burns or serious
accidents.
In the storage place of gasoline or fuel, the engine must be
stopped, and it is forbidden of smoking, it should keep away from
flames or sparks.
It should be carried out in a well-ventilated place for refueling.
After being refueled, it should wipe up the spilled gasoline
immediately.
With using E5-E10 gasoline, it can extend the service life
of spark plugs.
Note:
If the engine makes light knockings, it may be caused by the
usage of low-grade fuel as a substitute, the fuel should be replaced. .
2、Engine oil
The use of high-quality four-stroke engine oil can
prolong the service life of the engine. The engine oil should
be classified as SE or SG four-stroke engine oil with API
classification method. The viscosity of the engine oil should
be determined according the local atmospheric temperature.
It should select engine oil with an appropriate viscosity level
for this motorcycle. The engine oil for this motorcycle is
classed into to three levels: SAE15W-40, SAE10W-30,
SAE5W-30. The detailed specification of usage is in Fig.1.2.1
and Fig.1.2.2.
It is recommended to use SAE10W-40 four-stroke engine
oil in grade of SE or SG.
Note:
The engine oil should be replaced for the first time when the
motorcycle has been run for 1000km or been run for about one month,
after the first replace, it should be replaced every 3000km. The new
engine oil volume is 850ml, but 1300ml after heavy maintenance.