In the position at
which the
filter
gasket first
7. Wipe off the mounting surface
®
on the
engine where the new filter will be
seated with a clean rag.
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8.
Smear a little engine oil around the rub
ber gasket
@
of the new oil
filter.
CAUTION
Using an oil filter with the wrong design or
thread specifications can cause oil leaks or
engine damage.
Use a genuine SUZUKI oil filter or an equivalent
filter designed for your motorcycle.
.0.
Screw the new filter by hand until the fil
ter gasket contacts the mounting sur
face
(a
small resistance will be felt)
.
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.
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Mark top dead
center
contacts
the
mounting suface.
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Tighten the
filter
2
turns.