PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
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If a torque wrench is not available when
you are installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 to
1/2 turn past finger tight. Have the
spark plug tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
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4. Install the spark plug caps.
EAU01326*
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.
NOTE:
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Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.
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2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the left side crankcase cover.
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Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
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3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient oil to the speci-
fied level.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg)
1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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