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Maintenance and Adjustment
Oil and Oil Filter Change
The engine oil and filter must be renewed in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
To change the engine oil and filter, follow the
instructions below/over.
Warm up the engine thoroughly then stop
the engine and secure the motorcycle in an
upright position.
Allow the oil to settle for 5 minutes before
draining.
Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine.
Remove the sump plug from the bottom of
the sump and allow the oil to drain.
Incorporating a new washer, refit the sump
plug, tightening it to 18 l b f f t ( 2 5 N m ) .
1. Sump plug
2. Engine sump
Position the oil drain pan beneath the oil filter.
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine
oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and
dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil
contains harmful contamination that can
lead to skin cancer. Always wear suitable
protective clothing and avoid skin contact
with used oil.
The oil may be hot to the touch. Avoid
contact with the hot oil by wearing suitable
protective clothing, gloves, eye protection,
etc. Contact with hot oil may cause the skin
to be scalded or burned.
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