Engine Oil - Suzuki 2004 VL800 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
CAUTION
A crossthreaded or overtight-
ened spark plug wil damage
the aluminum threads of the
cylinder head.
Carefully turn the spark plug by
hand into the threads until it is fin-
ger tight. If the spark plug is new,
tighten it with a wrench about 1/2
turn past finger tight. If you are
reusing the old spark plug, tighten
it with a wrench about 1/8 turn
past finger tight.
CAUTION
Dirt can damage your engine if
it enters an open spark plug
hole.
Cover the spark plug hole
whenever the spark plug is
removed.
ENGINE OIL
Engine life depends on oil amount
and quality. Daily engine oil level
checks and periodic changes are
two of the most important mainte-
nance items to be performed.
Engine Oil Level Check
Follow the procedure below to
inspect the engine oil
leveL.
1. Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
2. Stop the engine and wait
approximately three minutes.
3. Hold the motorcycle vertically
and inspect the engine oil
level
through the engine oil level
inspection window. The engine
oil
level should be between "L"
(low) and "F" (full) lines.
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