Engine Oil Level Inspection - Honda CTX700N/ND Service Manual

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 ° .
NOTE
:
• The length of one concave area [ 2 ] on the camshaft
maintenance cap is equivalent with 30 °
.
Install the cylinder head cover ( page 10
-
5 ) .
Apply engine oil to new O
-
rings and install them to
the
timing hole cap and crankshaft hole cap
.
Apply grease to the timing hole cap and crankshaft hole cap threads , then install and tighten them
,
TORQUE
:
Timing hole cap :
10 N m ( 1.0 kgf
-
m
,
7 Ibfft )
Crankshaft hole cap :
15 N - m ( 1.5 kgf
-
m
,
11 Ibfft )
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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 ]
,
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL :
Pro Honda GN 4 4
- stroke oil ( U
.
S
.
A
.
and Canada ) or
equivalent motorcycle oil
API service classification : SG
or Higher
JASO T 903 standard : MA
Viscosity : SAE 10 W
-
30
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
.
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