Engine Oil; Level Check - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

Adjust the valve clearance by loosening the lock nut [1]
and turning the adjusting screw (2) until there is a slight
drag on the feeler gauge.
Hold the adjusting screw and tighten the lock nut.
TORQUE:
17
N'm
(1.7
kgf' m,
13
IbHt)
After tightening the lock nut. recheck the valve
clearance.
Coal new O-rings with oil and install them into the
groove in each valve adjusting hole cap.
Install the valve adjusting hole caps and tighten the
bolts securely.
Coat new O-rings with oil and install them into the
timing hole and crankshaft hole caps.
Inslall the timing hole and crankshaft hole caps , and
lighten them.
TORQUE:
Timing hole cap:
10
N' m
(1.0
kgf' m, 7lbHt)
Crankshaft hole cap:
12
N'm (1.2 kg f·m, 9lbHt)
Install the right seat bottom cover (page 2-8).
ENGINE OIL
LEVEL CHECK
NOTE '
Check the oil level after starting the engine and
allowing the oil to circulate through the engine
thoroughly. It is especially important on a dry sump
engine , due to the comparatively large volume of oil.
Do not snap Ihe throttle while idling or the oil level
reading will be inaccurate.
Place the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 - 5 minutes. If the air
temperature is below 1 DO C (50 "F). tet the engine idle for
an additional 5 minutes (a total of 1D minutes).
Stop the engine and wail for 2 - 3 minutes .
Remove the front seat cushion (page 2-4) and release
the rubber sheet 11] from the tabs [2J.
Remove the dipstick (3) and wipe it clean.
Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the
engine without screwing it in.
Remove the dipstick and check the level.
The engine contains a sufficient amount of oil if the oil
level is between the upper level mark [4J and lower level
mark [5] on the dipstick.
MAINTENANCE
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