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2-36 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Engine Lubrication System
Engine Oil Change
• Situate  the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
  up the engine.
•○Remove     the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
  The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
    (see Oil Filter Replacement).
•   Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
•   Tighten the drain bolt.
    Torque - Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)

• Remove the oil filler plug [A].

• Pour in the specified type and amount of oil.
    Recommended Engine Oil
      Type:   API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA,
              MA1 or MA2
      Viscosity:   SAE 10W-40
      Capacity:    3.2 L (3.4 US qt) (when filter is not removed)
                   3.8 L (4.0 US qt) (when filter is removed)
                   4.0 L (4.2 US qt) (when engine is completely
                   dry)

                              NOTE
    ○Do not add any chemical additive to the oil.Oils fulfilling
     the above requirements are fully formulated and provide
     adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch.
    ○Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil
     for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be
     changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in
     your riding area.

• Replace   the O-ring of the oil filler plug with a new one.
• Install the oil filler
  Apply   grease   to the new O-ring.
•                        plug.
    Torque - Oil Filler Plug: Hand-tighten
• Check  the oil level (see Oil Level Inspection in the Engine
  Lubrication System chapter).