PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 ~ 1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible.
4.Install the spark plug cap.
5.Install the panel.
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Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil strainer cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1.Place the vehicle on the centerstand. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading.
2.Start the engine, warm it up for sev- eral minutes, and then turn it off.
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1.Oil filler cap
2.Maximum level mark
3.Minimum level mark
3.Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks.
4.If the engine oil is below the mini- mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
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5.Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil
1.Start the engine, warm it up for sev- eral minutes, and then turn it off.
2.Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
3.Remove the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase.