Engine Oil Level Check - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Level Check
C heck the engine oil level each day
before riding the motorcycle.
The level must be maintained between the
upper (1) and lower (2) level marks on the
oil filler cap/dipstick (3) .
1. Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5
minutes. Make sure the low oil pressure
indicator goes off. If the indicator light
remains on, stop the engine immediately.
2. Stop the engine and hold the motorcycle
in an upright position on firm, level
ground.
3. After 2-3 minutes, remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert
the oil filler cap/dipstick without
screwing it in. Remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick. The oil level should be
between the upper and lower level
marks on the oil filler cap/dipstick.
4. If required , add the specified oil (see
page 100) up to the upper level mark.
Do not overfill.
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5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Check for oil leaks.
NOTICE
Running the engine with insufficient oil
pressure may cause serious engine
damage.
(1) Upper level mark
(2) Lower level mark
(3) Oil filler cap/dipstick
(3)
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