Changing Engine Oil & Filter - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Changing the oil and filter requires special
tools. We recommend that you have your
motorcycle serviced by your dealer.
Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or
equivalent specified for your model.
NOTICE
Using the wrong oil filter can result in serious damage to the
engine.
Remove the skid plate.
1.
If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3
2.
to 5 minutes.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
3.
position and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.
Place your motorcycle on a firm, level
4.
surface.
Place a drain pan under the drain bolts.
5.
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Sealing washers
Drain bolts
Remove the oil fill cap, drain bolts, and
6.
sealing washers to drain the oil.
Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench
7.
and let the remaining oil drain out. Make
sure the prior seal is not stuck to the
engine.
Discard the oil and oil filter at an
u
approved recycling center.
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