2-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TRANSMISSION OIL
Change initially at 1 month and every 6 months thereaf-
ter.
After a long period of use, the transmission oil will deteriorate and
quicken the wear of sliding and interlocking surfaces. Replace the
transmission oil periodically. Refer to the following procedures.
• Place the vehicle on level ground.
• Start the engine to warm up the oil, this will facilitate draining of
the oil. Shut off the engine.
• Remove the oil filler cap 1.
• Remove the drain plug 2. Drain the oil into a oil pan.
• Reinstall the drain plug 2.
• Remove the oil level screw 3.
• Pour new oil through the oil filler hole until the oil reaches the oil
level hole.
• Tighten the oil level screw 3 and reinstall the oil filler cap 1.
$ Transmission oil capacity: 500 ml (0.5/0.4 US/Imp qt)
DRIVE CHAIN
Clean, lubricate and inspect each time the vehicle is rid-
den.
Visually inspect the drive chain for the possible defects listed be-
low.
* Loose pins * Twisted or seized links
* Damaged rollers * Excessive wear
* Rusted links * Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
!
The standard drive chain is DID420. SUZUKI recommends
to use this standard drive chain as a replacement.
CHECKING
• Loosen the bolts 1.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters 2.
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