User`s manual

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USER’S MANUAL Service and Maintenance
Checking and Changing the Engine Oil
Caution
Checking and Replacing Engine Oil
To ensure an accurate reading when checking the engine oil, place the
vehicle on the center kickstand. Only check the oil level after the engine
has been shut off for at least 5 minutes. Be aware the engine and engine
oil will be ext
remely hot if the engine has been running. It is
recommended you allow the engine to cool for at least 30 minutes after a
long drive before checking.
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Remove oil cap. Note if there is oil on the dipstick. A lack of oil on the
dipstick indicates a low oil level.
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Wipe the dipstick clean and insert into engine. Quickly withdraw the
dipstick and note the oil level. In between service intervals If there is no
oil on the dipstick, it will need to be added.
-Note the color of the oil. Black oil indicates the oil must be drained and
replaced.
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To drain the engine oil, loosen the 17mm oil drain plug on the bottom
right hand side of the engine, directly underneath the black engine
shroud.
-Allow oil to drain completely. Not allowing all the oil to drain will result in
residual oil left in the crankcase which will alter the amount needed to fill
the engine.
-Inspect oil filter and clean if necessary.
-Reattach oil drain plug with spring and filter installed.
-Fill with 750mL of 10W-40 engine oil through the oil dipstick opening.
-Insert dipstick and withdraw to verify correct oil level.
-Tighten dipstick and inspect for leaks.
With the scooter on the center kick
stand, unscrew the oil dipstick and
wipe clean with a rag. Insert the
dipstick, pull out, and check the
level and color of the oil.
The oil
level should always be between the
upper and lower oil level markings
on the dipstick
Following the service
in
tervals in this manual,
drain and replace the oil as
necessary. The 17mm bolt
on the bottom of the engine
needs to be removed to
drain the oil. Be sure to
clean the mesh filter screen
before reinstallation.
Upper oil level marking
Lower oil level marking
After the engine has drained
completely, reins
tall the mesh screen
into the spring. Place the spring into
the drain plug and reattach to the
engine. Refill the engine with oil.