Buell 2002 S3T Service Manual page 43

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
AND FILTER
Change engine oil:
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At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
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At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
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When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
NOTE
The colder the weather, the shorter the recommended oil
change interval. A vehicle used only for short runs in cold
weather must have the engine oil drained more frequently.
1. Place a suitable container under the motorcycle.
2. See Figure 1-6. Compress clamp (2). Remove drain
hose (1) from drain plug (3) by pulling hose forward.
Direct hose to container and completely drain oil tank.
3. Install drain hose (1) on drain plug (3). Tighten clamp (2).
4. Remove oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part No.
HD-41215).
5. Clean filter gasket contact surface on crankcase. Surface
should be smooth and free of any debris or old gasket
material.
6. See Figure 1-7. Apply a thin film of oil to filter gasket con-
tact surface on crankcase and to new oil filter.
7. Pour 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter) of clean oil into new filter
when changing oil.
8. Screw filter onto adapter until filter gasket touches crank-
case surface. Apply another 1/2-3/4 turn by hand.
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WARNING WARNING
Make sure no oil gets on tires when changing oil and fil-
ter. If this occurs, traction will be adversely affected
which may lead to a loss of control which could result in
death or serious injury.
9. Fill oil tank with an oil from
2.0 quarts (1.89 liters); including the 4 oz. (0.12 liter) in
filter.
10. Install filler cap onto oil tank. Make sure filler cap is fully
seated.
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WARNING WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
11. Install seat. See 2.35 SEAT.
12. See Figure 1-8. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure sig-
nal light on dash panel turns off when engine speed is
1000 RPM or above.
13. Check for oil leaks at oil filter and drain hose.
14. Check oil level. See CHECKING ENGINE OIL
Table 1-6. Total oil capacity is
LEVEL.
6216
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1. Drain Hose
2. Clamp
Figure 1-6. Oil Tank Drain Line
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Apply a thin film of oil to new filter gas-
ket and crankcase mounting plate.
Figure 1-7. Oil Filter
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Figure 1-8. Oil Pressure Signal Light on Dash Panel
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3. Drain Plug
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