6-20
6. Remove the drain plug 3,
generator cover bolt 4 and
gaskets 5. Drain out the
engine oil while holding the
motorcycle in a vertical posi-
tion.
NOTE: To avoid turning on the
engine, push along the engine
stop switch while depressing the
kick starter lever.
NOTE:
• Recycle or properly dispose of
used oil.
• Before starting the work, check
that there is not any dust, mud,
or foreign object inside the oil
jug or on the oil filter mounting
surface.
CAUTION
Hot engine oil and exhaust
pipes can burn you.
Wait until the oil drain plug and
exhaust pipes are cool enough
to touch with bare hands
before draining oil.
WARNING
Children and pets may be
harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Repeated, prolonged
contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer. Brief
contact with oil may irritate
skin.
Keep new and used oil and
used oil filters away from chil-
dren and pets. To minimize
your exposure to used oil, wear
a long-sleeve shirt and mois-
ture-proof gloves (such as
dishwashing gloves) when
changing oil. If oil contacts
your skin, wash thoroughly
with soap and water. Launder
any clothing or rags if wet with
oil. Recycle or properly dis-
pose of used oil and filters.