PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-106EAU04618Engine 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 motorcycle on a levelsurface and hold it in an uprightposition.NOTE:_Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-tioned straight up when checking the oillevel. A slight tilt to the side can result ina 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.NOTE:_The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks._4. If the engine oil is below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oilof the recommended type to raiseit 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 capand drain bolt to drain the oil fromthe crankcase.1. Engine oil level check window2. Maximum level mark3. Minimum level mark1. Engine oil filler cap
