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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
●
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a
or higher.
●
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
b
or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
●
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Install:
●
Oil tank cap
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil
level once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SH” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)
-20
-4
-10
14
0
30
10
50
20
68
30
86
40
50
104
122
°
C
Temp.
°
F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
a
b
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn off the engine
and wait for five minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
