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5. Turn the oil filter 5 counterclock-
wise and remove it with a Suzuki
“cap type” oil filter wrench or a
“strap type” filter wrench of the
proper size.
6. Wipe off the mounting surface 6
on the engine where the new filter
will be seated with a clean rag.
7. Smear a little engine oil around
the rubber gasket 7 of the new oil
filter.
8. Screw the new filter by hand until
the filter gasket contacts the
mounting surface (a small resis-
tance will be felt).
NOTE: To tighten the oil filter properly,
it is important to accurately identify
the position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
NOTICE
Failure to use an oil filter with the
correct design and thread specifi-
cations can damage your motor-
cycle’s engine.
Be sure to use a genuine Suzuki
oil filter or an equivalent one
designed for your motorcycle.