Engine Oil; Oil Level Inspection - Honda NC700XA Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
If the engine is installed on the frame, insert a feeler
gauge (0.1 mm) [1] between the camshaft maintenance
cap and cylinder head.
Tighten the camshaft maintenance cap securely.
Remove the feeler gauge.
Further tighten the camshaft maintenance cap at 30°.
One concave area [2] size is equivalent with 30°.
Install the cylinder head cover (page 10-5).
Apply engine oil to new O-rings [1] and install them to
each hole cap.
Apply grease to the timing hole cap [2] and crankshaft
hole cap [3] threads.
Install and tighten the timing hole cap and crankshaft
hole cap to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
Timing hole cap:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Crankshaft hole cap:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)

ENGINE OIL

OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

Hold the motorcycle in an upright position.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick [1] and wipe it clean.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick, but do not screw it.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and check the oil level.
If the level is below or near the lower level [2] on the
dipstick, fill the recommended engine oil to the upper
level [3].
Check that the O-ring [4] is in good condition, replace it
if necessary.
Apply engine oil to the O-ring.
Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Other viscosities RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
shown in the chart
Honda "4-stroke motorcycle oil" or an equivalent
may be used when
API classification: SG or higher (except oils
the average
labeled as energy conserving on the circular API
temperature in your
service label)
riding area is within
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30
the indicated range.
JASO T 903 standard: MA
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