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Engine Oil Replenishment

Check the engine oil level in the pre-riding inspection and add oil when the level is below the lower level mark. Check the level with the oil filler cap dipstick without screwing it in.

Engine Oil Change

The engine oil is the chief factor affecting the performance and the service life of the engine. Therefore, the oil recommended should be used and the oil should always be maintained at the proper level. Further, the oil should be changed as shown in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . Perform engine oil changes in the following manner. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm as this will assure complete and rapid draining.

1. Remove the oil filler cap from the right crankcase cover.
2. Place an empty vessel of adequate size under the crankcase to catch the oil, and then remove the drain plug (4) with a 19mm wrench.
3. After the oil stops draining from the crankcase, operate the kick starter several times to drain any oil which may be left in the recesses of the engine.
4. When the oil has been completely drained, reinstall the drain plug (4), making sure that the drain packing used on the drain plug is in good condition and tighten the plug.
5. Fill the crankcase through the oil filler opening with approximately 3 US qt. (2.8 liters) of recommended grade oil. The oil level should be between the upper (2) and lower (3) level marks on the dipstick. When checking the oil make certain that the motorcycle is upright and level on its stand.

NOTE:

• If the oil is below the lower level mark a on the dipstick, add oil up to the proper level before operating engine.
• Overfilling the crankcase with oil will cause the excess oil to be blown out of the breather.

• When operating the motorcycle in unusually dusty conditions, it is recommended that the oil changes be performed at more frequent intervals than that which is specified in the maintenance schedule, this will have a very beneficial effect on the engine.