Suzuki RM-Z450 - Oil Strainers; OIL STRAINER (No.1) REMOVAL; OIL STRAINER (No.2) REMOVAL; Inspection

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-13
OIL STRAINERS
OIL STRAINER (No.1) REMOVAL
• Drain engine oil. (!2-11)
• Remove the engine oil strainer cap.
• Pull out the oil strainer
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1.
NOTE:
We recommend that inspect feed pump side oil strainer (No.1)
every race.
OIL STRAINER (No.2) REMOVAL
(!11-6)
INSPECTION
• Check the oil strainers for any damage or clogging.
• If the oil strainer is clogging, clean the oil strainer with a com-
pressed air.
OIL STRAINER (No.2) INSTALLATION
(!11-8)
OIL STRAINER (No.1) INSTALLATION
• Install the oil strainer and then tighten the oil strainer cap to
the specified torque.
$ Engine oil strainer cap: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.0 lb-ft)
• Add new engine oil and check the oil level. (!2-11)
CAUTION
Do not lie the motorcycle to prevent dirty engine oil
into the oil circuit when removing the oil strainer
(No.1).
No.1 No.2
CAUTION
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.