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ENGINE OIL
Long engine life depends much on
the selection of a quality oil and the
periodic changing of the oil. Daily oil
level checks and periodic changes
are two of the most important mainte-
nance items to be performed.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Follow the procedure below to inspect
the engine oil level.
1. Start the engine and run it for
three minutes.
2. Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
3. Hold the motorcycle vertically and
inspect the engine oil level
through the engine oil level
inspection window on the right
side of the engine.
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NOTICE
Operating the motorcycle with too
little or too much oil can damage
the engine.
Place the motorcycle on level
ground. Check the oil level with
the engine oil inspection window
before each use of the vehicle. Be
sure the engine oil level is always
above the “L” (low) line and not
higher than the “F” (full) line.
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