Suzuki GSF1250 Service Manual page 42

0B-11 Maintenance and Lubrication:
3) Tighten the oil drain plug (1) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
Replace the gasket washer with a new one.
Tightening torque
Oil drain plug (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
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4) Pour new oil through the oil filler. When performing
an oil change (without oil filter replacement), the
engine will hold about 3.0 L (3.2/2.6 US/lmp qt) of oil.
Use of SF/SG or SH/SJ in API with MA in JASO.
5) Start up the engine and allow it to run for several
minutes at idling speed.
6) Turn off the engine and wait about three minutes,
then check the oil level through the inspection
window (3). If the level is below the "L" mark, add oil
to the "F" mark. If the level is above the "F" mark,
drain the oil until the level reaches the "F" mark.
Oil Level Inspection
1) Keep the motorcycle upright with the center stand.
2) Start up the engine and allow it to run for several
minutes at idle speed.
(a)
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3) Turn off the engine and wait about three minutes,
then check the oil level through the inspection
window (1). If the level is below mark "L", add oil to
"F" level. If the level is above mark "F", drain oil to "F"
level.
Oil Filter Replacement
1) Drain engine oil as described in the engine oil
replacement procedure.
2) Remove the oil filter (1) using the special tool.
NOTE
• Remove the oil filter wrench once the oil
filter has come loose.
• Remove the oil filter from the left side of
the vehicle. Push the radiator hose aside if
it interferes with the removal operation.
Special tool
(A): 09915–40611 (Oil filter wrench)
(A)
3) Apply engine oil lightly to the O-ring of new oil filter,
before installation.
CAUTION
!
ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI
MOTORCYCLE OIL FILTER.
Other manufacturer's oil filters may differ in
thread specifications (thread diameter and
pitch), filtering performance and durability
which may lead to engine damage or oil
leaks. Also, do not use a genuine Suzuki
automobile oil filter on this motorcycle.
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