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PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• Drain the engine oil as described in the engine oil replace-
ment procedure.
• Remove the oil filter G) with the special tool.
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09915-40610: Oil filter wrench
• Apply engine oil lightly to the gasket of the new oil filter before
installation.
• Install the new oil filter. Turn it by hand until you feel that the
oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface. Then,
tighten the oil filter two full turns with 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: 3.0L (3.2/2.6 US/Imp qt)
Oil and filter change: 3.3L (3.5/2.9 US/Imp qt)
Engine overhaul: 3.6L (3.8/3.2 US/Imp qt)
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ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OIL
FILTER. Other manufacturer's oil filters may differ in
thread specifications (thread diameter and pitch), fil-
tering performance and durability which may lead to
engine damage or
oil leaks. Also, do not use a genuine
Suzuki automobile oil filter on this motorcycle.
EXHAUST
CONTROL
VALVE
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
Check the exhaust control valve actuator for its movement when
the ignition switch is turned on. If the exhaust valve actuator
does not move, check exhaust valve actuator electrical circuit
and exhaust valve carbon sticking. Check the exhaust control
cable play.
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After contacting the
gasket, tighten 2
turns.