Periodic maintenance and adjustment6-86EAU36112CanisterThis model is equipped with a canisterto prevent the discharging of fuel vaporinto the atmosphere. Before operatingthis vehicle, make sure to check thefollowing: Check each hose connection. Check each hose and canister forcracks or damage. Replace ifdamaged. Make sure that the canisterbreather is not blocked, and ifnecessary, clean it.EAUN1150Engine oil and oil filter car-tridgeThe engine oil level should be checkedbefore each ride. In addition, the oilmust be changed and the oil filter car-tridge replaced at the intervals speci-fied in the periodic maintenance andlubrication 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 engine oil level checkwindow located at the bottom-right side of the crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.1. Canister11. Engine oil filler cap2. Engine oil level check window3. Maximum level mark4. Minimum level mark34 12