Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual page 42

JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index for engine
oils for 4-stroke motorcycle engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conforming to the standard is labeled on the
oil container. For example, the following label
shows the MA classification.
(1) code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) oil classification
Checking & Adding Oil
(1)
(2) (2)
(1) engine oil filler cap/dipstick
(2) upper level mark
(3) lower level mark
1. Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, then shut
it off.
2. Wait 3 minutes after shutting off the engine to
allow the oil to properly distribute itself in the
engine.
3. Support the CRF in an upright position on a
level surface.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap/dipstick (1),
wipe it clean, and insert the engine oil filler
cap/dipstick without screwing it in. Remove
the engine oil filler cap/dipstick.
5. Check that the oil level is between the upper
(2) and lower (3) level marks on the engine
oil filler cap/dipstick.
• If the oil is at or near the upper level mark,
you do not have to add oil.
• Before a race or if the oil level is below or
near the lower level mark, add the
recommended oil until the upper level mark
is reached. (Do not overfill)
Reinstall the engine oil filler cap/dipstick.
Repeat steps 1–5.
6. Reinsert the engine oil filler cap/dipstick.
7. Check for oil leaks.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
1. Run the engine at idle for 3 minutes, then shut
it off.
2. Support the CRF in an upright position on a
level surface.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap/dipstick (1)
from the left crankcase cover.
4. Place an oil drain pan under the engine to
catch the oil. Then remove the engine oil
drain bolt (2) and sealing washer (3).
5. With the engine stop button pushed, repeat
kickstarter operation approximately 5 times to
drain the engine oil completely.
6. After the oil has drained, apply fresh engine
oil to the engine oil drain bolt threads.
7. Install and tighten the engine oil drain bolt
with a new sealing washer to the specified
torque:
12 lbf·ft (16 N·m, 1.6 kgf·m)
(1)
(1) engine oil filler cap/dipstick
(2) engine oil drain bolt
(3) sealing washer
8. It is recommended to replace the oil and filter
every 6 races or about every 15.0 hours.
However, if you replace only the oil before
the recommended interval, see page 21.
Servicing Your Honda
(3)
(2)
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