Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 49

MAINTENANCE
Tighten the timing hole cap and crankshaft hole cap.
Check that 0-rings are i n good condition, and i n stall the tim-
ing hole cap and crankshaft hole cap.
TORQUE:
Timing hole cap
Crankshaft hole cap
6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 lbf-ft)
8 N-m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 !bf.ft)
TIMING
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HOLE
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CAP
0-RING
CRANKSHAFT HOLE CAP
ENGINE OIL
OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
PPER
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LOWER
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OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure
the area is well-ventilated. Never run the engine in an en-
closed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and lead
to death. Run the engine in an open area or with an ex-
haust evacuation system in an enclosed area.
Engine and exhaust system parts become very hot and
remain hot for some time after the engine is run. Wear
insulated gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust
system have cooled before hand/Ing these parts.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and check the oil level.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe i t clean.
Reinslall the oil filler cap/dipstick, but do not screw it.
Support the motorcycle on i t s center stand on a level ground.
If the l e vel i s below the l o wer mark on the dipstick, fill the
crankcase with recommended oil.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
HONDA 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SE, SF or SG
Viscosity: SAE 1 OW-30
NOTE:
Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the
average temperature i n your riding area i s within the indicated
range.
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