Honda TRX500FA Owner's M Operation And Instruction Manualanual page 167

Engine Oil & Filter
To check the oil level
4. Park your ATV on a firm, level surface.
5. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it idle for 5 minutes.
If the air temperature is below 10 °C (50 °F), let the engine idle for an
additional 5 minutes (a total of 10 minutes).
An engine that is not warmed sufficiently may give an inaccurate
(low) oil level reading.
6. Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes. If the oil is checked while
engine is hot, you will get an inaccurate oil level reading.
7. Remove the dipstick ( ) from the oil tank ( ) and wipe it clean.
8. Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, then remove the dipstick and
check the oil level. The oil level should be between the upper level
mark ( ) and the lower level mark ( ) on the dipstick. 6
9. If required, remove the oil filler cap ( ) and add the specified oil into
the oil filler cap hole, up to the upper level mark on the dipstick. Do
not overfill.
10. Reinstall the oil filler cap and dipstick.
Running the engine with an improper oil level can cause serious engine
damage.
RIGHT SIDE
(3)
(1) dipstick
(3) oil filler cap
(4) lower level mark
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(1)
(5)
(5) oil tank
(6) upper level mark
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