Oil Strainers; Oil Strainer (No.1) Removal; Oil Strainer (No.2) Removal; Inspection - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

OIL STRAINERS

OIL STRAINER (No.1) REMOVAL

• Drain engine oil. (!2-11)
• Remove the engine oil strainer cap.
Do not lie the motorcycle to prevent dirty engine oil
into the oil circuit when removing the oil strainer
(No.1).
• Pull out the oil strainer 1.
NOTE:
We recommend that inspect feed pump side oil strainer (No.1)
every race.

OIL STRAINER (No.2) REMOVAL

(!11-6)

INSPECTION

• Check the oil strainers for any damage or clogging.
• If the oil strainer is clogging, clean the oil strainer with a com-
pressed air.

OIL STRAINER (No.2) INSTALLATION

(!11-8)

OIL STRAINER (No.1) INSTALLATION

• Install the oil strainer and then tighten the oil strainer cap to
the specified torque.
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.
$ Engine oil strainer cap: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.0 lb-ft)
• Add new engine oil and check the oil level. (!2-11)
CAUTION
CAUTION
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
No.1 No.2
2-13