Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-8
4) Check the oil level on the dipstick. If the level is
below low level line “A”, add oil to full level line “B”. If
the level is above full level line “B”, drain oil to full
level line “B”.
NOTE
When inspecting the oil level, the oil filler cap
threads are not run in but touching the filler
hole upper edge.
Engine Oil and Filter Replacement
Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filter
replacement at the above intervals, should be done
together with the engine oil change.
1) Place the vehicle on the level ground and set the
brake lock.
2) Place an oil pan under the drain plug (1), and drain
engine oil by removing the drain plug and oil filler
cap (2).
3) Tighten the drain plug (1) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.
Tightening torque
Engine oil drain plug (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lb-ft)
4) Remove the left inner fender. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
3)”.
5) Remove the oil filter (3) using the special tool.
Special tool
: 09915–40610 (Oil filter wrench)
6) Apply engine oil lightly to the O-ring of new oil filter,
before installation.
CAUTION
!
ONLY USE A GENEUINE SUZUKI
MOTORCYCLE OIL FILTER.Other
manufacturer’s oil filters may differ in thread
specifications (thread diameter and pitch),
filtering performance and durability which
may lead to engine damage or oil leaks. Also,
do not use a genuine suzuki automobile oil
filter on this vehicle.
[A] LT-A400/F [B] LT-F400/F
“A”
“B”
I827H1020007-01
1
I827H1020008-01
2
2
[A]
[B]
I827H1020009-01
(a)
1
I827H1020010-01
(A)
3
I827H1020011-01