PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-107EAU19824Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checkedbefore each ride. In addition, the oilmust be changed and the oil filter ele-ment replaced at the intervals specifiedin the periodic maintenance and lubri-cation chart.To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion. A slight tilt to the side canresult in a false reading.2. Start the engine, warm it up forseveral minutes, and then turn itoff.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-tles, and then check the oil levelthrough the check window locatedat the bottom-left side of the crank-case.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.4. If the engine oil is at or below theminimum level mark, add sufficientoil of the recommended type toraise it to the correct level.To change the engine oil1. Start the engine, warm it up forseveral minutes, and then turn itoff.2. Place an oil pan under the engineto collect the used oil.3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,the engine oil drain bolt and itsgasket to drain the oil from thecrankcase.4. Install the engine oil drain bolt andits new gasket, and then tightenthe bolt to the specified torque.1. Engine oil level check window2. Maximum level mark3. Minimum level mark1. Engine oil filler cap1. Engine oil drain bolt2. Gasket12 12
