SERVICE MAINTENANCE,
LUBRICATION AND
ADJUSTMENTS (cont.)
Changing Engine Oil
1. If the engine is cold, start it and let it idle for
three- to ve-minutes. Turn the engine off and
wait two- to three-minutes for the oil to settle.
2. Park your motorcycle on a rm, level surface.
3. Remove the oil ller cap/dipstick.
4. Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
5. Remove the oil drain bolt.
6. After most of the oil is drained, gently tilt the
motorcycle from side to drain the remaining oil.
7. Pour the drained oil into a suitable container
and dispose of it in an environmentally-safe
manner. Most auto parts stores accept used
engine oil for recycling.
8. Remove the old sealing washer from the drain
bolt and install a new sealing washer.
9. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten it to the
specied torque, 18 lb-ft.
10. Pour approximately 0.6 US quart (0.57 liter) of
the recommended oil into the crankcase.
11. Install the oil ller cap/dipstick securely.
12. Start the engine. Let it idle for two- to three-
minutes, then turn it off.
13. With the motorcycle held upright on a level
surface, check the oil level. If needed, add oil
until it reaches the upper level mark on the
dipstick. Do not overll!
14. Check for oil leaks.
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