Engine Oil; Brake Fluid; Front Fork Oil; Break-In Procedures - Suzuki GZ250 Service Manual

ENGINE OIL

Use only oils which are rated SF or SG under the API clas-
sification. The recommended viscosity is SAE 10W/40. If
SAE 10W/40 engine oil is not available, select an alterna-
tive according to the chart.

BRAKE FLUID

Specification and classification: DOT 4
WARNING
This motorcycle uses a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different types of
brake fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based fluids for refilling the system,
otherwise serious damage will result to the brake system.
Never use any brake fluid taken from old, used or unsealed containers.
Never re-use brake fluid left over from a last servicing or which has been stored for a long
period of time.

FRONT FORK OIL

Use SUZUKI fork oil SS-08 (#10).

BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

During manufacturing only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to
a very high standard. It is still necessary to allow the moving parts to "BREAK-IN" before subjecting the
engine to maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care
and restraint exercised during its early life. The general rules are as follows.
• Keep to this break-in throttle position.
Initial 800 km (500 miles)
Up to 1 600 km (1 000 miles): Less than 3/4 throttle
• Upon reaching an odometer reading of 1 600 km you can subject the motorcycle to full throttle
operation for short periods of time.
: Less than 1/2 throttle
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