Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 50

Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Check the 0-ring is in good condition, replace i f necessary.
ENGINEOLSlRAINERSCREEN
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
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 monox-
ide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and may lead
to death. Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust
evacuation system in enclosed area.
Warm up the engine.
Stop the engine and place an oil drain pan under the engine
to catch the
011,
then remove the oil strainer screen cap. Re-
move the oil tiller cap/dipstick.
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Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in
contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is
unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and
water as soon as possible after hand/Ing used oil. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
After draining the oil completely, check and clean the oil
strainer screen.
Apply engine oil to new 0-ring and install i t .
Make sure that the strainer screen, spring and screen cap i s
in good condition, replace i f necessary.
Install and tighten the screen cap.
TORQUE: 15 N,m (15 kgf,m, 11 lbf,11)
Fill the crankcase with recommended engine oil.
OIL CAPACITY:
1.0 liter (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt) at draining
1.2 liter (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt) at disassembly
Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Start the engine and l e t i t i d le for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stop the engine and recheck the oil level (page 3-10).
Make sure there are no oil l e aks.
MAINTENANCE
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