Engine Oil 7·14 - Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL
Engine life depends on oil amount
and quality. Daily oil level checks
and periodic changes are two of
the most important maintenance
items to be performed.
Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level with the
engine oil dipstick. The dipstick
comes out together with the oil
filler cap. The level on the dipstick
should be between the "L' (low)
and the "F" (full) lines.
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has just been run has been off for a
week
The oil is pumped up to the oil
tank while the engine is running.
The engine oil tank of this motor­
cycle is located at the upper part
of the frame. The engine oil in the
frame oil tank decreases when
the engine is left unused. The
engine oil in the frame oil tank
drips to the crankcase. To check
the oil level, follow the procedure
below:
1. Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
idle for three minutes.
3. Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
4. Remove the oil filler cap. The
engine oil dipstick
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out together with the oil filler
cap.
5. Wipe the oil from the dipstick
with a clean rag.
6. Holding the motorcycle verti ­
cally, reinsert the dipstick until
the threads touch filler neck
but do not screw the cap in.
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7. Draw out the dipstick and
check the oil level. The level
found on the dipstick should be
between the T' (low) and the
"F" (full) lines. If the oil level is
below the "L' line, add fresh oil
from the filler hole until the oil
level reaches to the 'F' line.
NOTE: Engine oil expands and oil
level increases when the engine
oil is hot. Check and adjust
engine oil level when the engine
oil is not hot.
CAUTION
The engine oil level must be
between the "L" (Low) line and
"F" (Full) line, or engine dam­
age may occur.
Check the oil level with the dip­
stick, with the motorcycle held
vertically on level ground
before each use of the motor­
cycle.
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