2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Install the new oil filter. Turn it by hand until you feel that the oil
filter gasket has contacted the oil filter mounting surface. Then,
tighten the oil filter two full turns using the special tool.
NOTE:
To properly tighten the oil filter, use the special tool. Never tighten
the oil filter by hand.
• Add new engine oil and check the oil level as described in the
engine oil replacement procedure.
NECESSARY AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL:
Oil change: 4.2L (4.4/3.7 US/Imp qt)
Oil and filter change: 4.8L (5.1/4.2 US/Imp qt)
Engine overhaul: 5.7L (6.0/5.0 US/Imp qt)
FUEL HOSE
Inspect the fuel hose 1 for damage and fuel leakage. If any de-
fects are found, the hoses must be replaced.
ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OIL FIL-
TER. Other manufacturer’s oil filters may differ in thread
specifications (thread diameter and pitch), filtering per-
formance and durability which may lead to engine dam-
age or oil leaks. Also, do not use a genuine Suzuki auto-
mobile oil filter on this motorcycle.
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot.
• Start the engine, turn the throttle stop screw and set the engine
idle speed as follows.
Engine idle speed: 1 100
±±
±±
± 100 rpm
After contacting the
gasket, tighten 2
turns.