Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 72

MAINTENANCE
The engine contains a sufficient amount of oil if the , ITUA/FR i F\/FI
oil level is between the upper and lower level '
L U V V t h L t v t L
marks on the dipstick.
If the oil level is near or below the lower level mark,
add the recommended engine oil to the upper level
mark.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without molybdenum
additives) 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SG or higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
NOTE:
• Other viscosities shown in the chart may be
used when the average temperature in your
riding area is within the indicated range.
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Install the left side cover (page 3-5).
OIL CHANGE
NOTE.
• Pour the engine oil after replacing the oil filter
(see below).
• Change the oil with the engine warm to assure
complete and rapid draining.
Remove the left side cover (page 3-5).
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and remove the oil filler cap/dip-
stick.
Remove the drain bolt and drain the engine oil.
After the oil has drained, install the drain bolt with a
new sealing washer.
TORQUE: 25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 Ibf-ft)
Pour the recommended oil into the engine to the
upper level mark on the dipstick.
OIL CAPACITY:
2.5 liters (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt) at draining/filter
change
3.0 liters (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) at disassembly
Install the oil filler cap.
Check the oil level (page 4-11).
(
OIL VISCOSITIES
^ M ^^^^^^H ^^^^^^H ^^^^^^H ^^^^^^k.
) 20 40 60 80 100 F
•20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 " C
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
DRAIN BOLT
4-12