Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Change/Oil Filter Screen - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

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• If the engine must the running to do some work, make sure
the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and
lead to death.
Start the engine and let it idle for 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the engine and support the motorcycle in an upright
position on level ground.
Remove the filler cap/dipstick, wipe it clean, but do not screw it.
Remove the filler cap/dipstick and check the oil level.
If the oil level is below the lower mark on the dipstick, fill to the
upper level mark with the recommended oil.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE/OIL FILTER SCREEN

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• If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure
the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and
lead to death.
• Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in
contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is
unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and
water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
NOTE
• Drain the oil while the engine is warm and the motorcycle is
on its side stand.
• The oil filter screen and spring will come out when the oil
filter screen plug is removed.
• Use box wrench or 24 mm socket to prevent rounding the
corners on the screen plug.
Remove the oil filter screen cap.
Operate the starter motor 2-3 seconds to completely drain any
residual oil.
Clean the oil filter screen.
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
LOWER LEVEL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL FILTER SCREEN CAP
FILTER SCREEN
LUBRICATION
SPRING
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