PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
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20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
NOTE:
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If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark plug, a
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good estimate of the correct torque is
1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight. Have
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the spark plug tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright po-
sition. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. With the engine stopped, check
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the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the left side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be between
the
maximum
marks. If the level is low, fill the
engine with sufficient oil to the
specified level.
and
minimum