Engine Oil/Filter; Oil Level Check - Honda TRX450R Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
'04-'05: Insert a feeler gauge equivalent to; right exhaust
valve clearance + 0.15 mm (0.006 in), between the
adjusting screw and rocker arm.
After '05: Insert a feeler gauge equivalent to; right exhaust
valve clearance + 0.25 mm (0.010 in), between the
adjusting screw and rocker arm.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting screw
until there is a slight drag on the feeler gauge.
Hold the adjusting screw and tighten the lock nut.
TORQUE: 9.8 N m (1.0 kgf-m, 7 Ibfft)
Recheck the decompressor clearance.
Coat a new O-ring with oil and install it onto the
crankshaft hole cap.
Apply grease to the crankshaft hole cap threads.
Install the crankshaft hole cap and tighten it.
TORQUE: 15 N m (1.5 kgfm, 11 Ibfft)
Install the cylinder head cover (page 11-31).
CRANKSHAFT HOLE CAP
ENGINE OIL/FILTER
OIL LEVEL CHECK
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
Wait three minutes after stopping the engine.
Check the oil level through the inspection window.
The oil level should be between the "H" (upper) and
"L" (lower) level marks.
If the oil level is near or below the "L" (lower) level
mark, remove the engine oil filler cap, and add the
recommended engine oil up to the "H" (upper) level
mark.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Pro Honda GN4, HP4 (without molybdenum addi-
tives) or HP4M (with molybdenum additives) 4-
stroke oil, or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SG or higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA or MB
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40, 5W-30
"H" (UPPER) LEVEL MARK
"L" LOWER LEVEL MARK
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
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