6-14PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EAU03789*Cleaning the air filterelement and check hoseThe air filter element should becleaned at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart. Clean the air filter elementmore frequently if you are riding inunusually wet or dusty areas. In addi-tion, the air filter check hose must befrequently checked and cleaned ifnecessary.To clean the air filter element1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8for panel removal and installationprocedures.)12. Add the specified amount of therecommended engine oil, andthen install and tighten the oilfiller cap.Tightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt:43 Nm (4.3 m·kg, 31 ft·lb)EC000072cC8 In order to prevent clutch slip-page (since the engine oil alsolubricates the clutch), do notmix any chemical additiveswith the oil or use oils of ahigher grade than “CD”. Inaddition, do not use oilslabeled “ENERGY CONSERV-ING II” or higher.8 Make sure that no foreignmaterial enters the crankcase.13. Start the engine, and then let itidle for several minutes whilechecking it for oil leakage. If oil isleaking, immediately turn theengine off and check for thecause.14. Turn the engine off, and thencheck the oil level and correct it ifnecessary.Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1.Oil quantity:Without oil filter elementremoval:1.0 L (0.9 Imp qt, 1.1 US qt)With oil filter element removal:1.1 L (1.0 Imp qt, 1.2 US qt)Total amount (dry engine):1.3 L (1.1 Imp qt, 1.4 US qt)