ENGINE
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EAS20730
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for approximately
15 minutes until the oil temperature rises to
60 °C (140 °F), and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Dipstick “1”
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
NOTE:
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
CAUTION:
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• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives, or use engine
oils with a grade of CD “a” or higher, and do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” “b”.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
6. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
7. Install:
• Dipstick
EAS20780
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Remove:
• Bottom cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolts.
4. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap “1”
5. Remove:
• Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) “1”
Type
SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade
API standard:
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard:
G4 or G5
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a
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1
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