Honda XRE300 Owner's Manual page 160

XRE300 · XRE300A
4. Remove the oil filter bolts (3) and oil filter cover
(4).
5. Remove the oil filter (5) from the cover.
6. Check that the oil filter cover O-ring (6) is in
good condition and then install the spring (7)
and new oil filter. Use the Honda oil filter or an
equivalent filter specified for your model. Other
filters not specified for your model may not filter
impurities properly.
7. Install the oil filter with the rubber seal (8)
facing out, away from the engine. You will see
''OUT-SIDE'' mark (9) on the filter body, near the
seal.
NOTICE
Improper installation of the oil filter can cause serious
engine damage.
(7)
(5)
(9)
(3)
(6)
(4)
(3) Oil filter bolts
(4) Oil filter cover
(5) Oil filter
(6) O-ring
(7) Spring
(8) Rubber seal
(9) OUT-SIDE mark
(8)
8. Reinstall the oil filter cover, making sure the bolts
are tightened securely.
Oil filter bolt torque:
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
9. Check that the sealing washer on the drain bolt
is in good condition and install the bolt. Replace
the sealing washer every other time the oil is
changed, or each time if necessary.
Oil drain bolt torque:
30 N.m (3.1 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)
10. Fill the crankcase with the recommended grade
oil; approximately:
1.5 liter (1.6 US qt, 1.3 Imp qt)
11. Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes
13. 2 – 3 minutes after stopping the engine, check
that the oil level is at the upper level mark on the
oil filler cap/dipstick with the motorcycle upright
on firm, level ground. Make sure there are no oil
leaks.
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