Suzuki gw250F Owner's Manual page 71

NOTE: To tighten the oil filter properly,
it is important to accurately identify
the position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
Mark top dead center
In the position at
which the filter
gasket first contacts
the mounting
surface.
Tighten the oil filter 2 turns or
to specified torque.
12. Mark the top dead center position
on the "cap type" filter wrench or
on the oil filter. Use an oil filter
wrench to tighten the oil filter 2
turns or to specified torque.
Oil filter tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 lbf-ft)
13. Replace the gasket with a new
one. Reinstall the drain plug and
gasket. Tighten the plug securely
with a torque wrench.
Pour about 2400 ml (2.5/2.1 US/
lmp. qt) of the specified engine oil
in the filler hole. (See FUEL,
ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT
RECOMMENDATION section.)
Oil filter wrench
Drain plug tightening torque:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
NOTE: About 2100 ml (2.2/1.8 US/
lmp. qt) of oil will be required when
changing oil only.
NOTICE
Engine damage may occur if you
use oil that does not meet
Suzuki's specifications.
Be sure to use the oil specified in
the FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND
COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS
section.
14. With the engine running, look
carefully for leaks at the oil filter
and drain plug. Run the engine at
various speeds for three minutes.
15. Stop the engine and wait three
minutes. Check the oil level again.
Engine oil level can be inspected
through the inspection window
while holding the motorcycle verti-
cally. If the oil level is lower than
the "L" line add new oil until it
reaches the "F" line. Check for
leaks again.
NOTE: If you do not have a proper oil
filter wrench, have your Suzuki dealer
perform this service.
16. Reinstall the left under cowling
and the center cowling.
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