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Engine Oil u Adding Engine Oil
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Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
If the engine oil is below or near the lower
level mark, add the recommended engine oil.
2 P. 41
1.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Add the
recommended oil until it reaches the
UPPER level mark.
u Place your motorcycle in an upright
position on a firm, level surface when
checking the oil level.
u Do not overfill above the UPPER level
mark.
u Make sure no foreign objects enter the
oil filler opening.
u Wipe up any spills immediately.
2.
Securely reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.
The engine contains a crankcase oil level check
bolt. Remove the bolt and check that the level
is flush with the lower edge of the hole.
If it is, install and tighten the bolt, start the
engine and check the engine oil level. If the
crankcase oil level is low, add the
recommended engine oil before starting the
engine to check the engine oil level.
For the recommended oil and oil selection
guidelines, see “Maintenance
Fundamentals.”
2 P. 41
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can
cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands
and grades of oil. They may affect lubrication and clutch
operation.
Crankcase oil level
check bolt
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