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7-8 ENGINE L UBRICATION SYSTEM
Engine Oil and Oil F ilter
WARNING
Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteri-
orated, or contaminated engine oil w ill cause
accelerated wear and may result in engine or trans-
mission seizure, accident, and injury.
Oil Level Inspection
•
Check that the engine oil level is between the upper [A]
and lower [B] levels in the gauge.
NOTE
○
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground.
○
If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several min-
utes for all the oil to drain down.
○
If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and
run it for several minutes at idle speed. This fills the oil
filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes
until the oil settles.
CAUTION
Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part
can cause engine seizure.
If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump
or oil passages clog up or otherwise do not function
properly, the oil pressure warning light will light. If
this light stays on w hen the engine is running above
idle speed, stop the engine immediately and find the
cause.
Engine Oil Change
•
Refer to the Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter (see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
Oil Filter Replacement
•
Refer to the Oil Filter Replacement in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter (see Oil Filter Replacement in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
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