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MAINTENANCE

13.Properly dispose the used oil filter. Inspect the cover VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION - 325
(Item 4) O-ring (Item 3). Replace if worn or damaged.
Note the orientation text on the new oil filter (Item 2) NOTE
as shown. The oil filter must be installed correctly to Valve clearance inspection should be performed on a
prevent severe engine damage.
cold engine, at room temperature.

1. Remove the seats and disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable.
2. Remove side panels, front cab, and fuel tank.
NOTE
Non-Touring models require fuel tank removal.

3. Remove the air box cover and PVT ducting tubes.
4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
5. Remove the following components:

IMPORTANT
Oil flows through the filter and into the cover. Keep
cover ports free from foreign material.

14.Verify the oil filter spring is installed inside the filter
cavity. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
15.Install the new oil filter onto the cover fitting in the
correct orientation. Install the filter/cover assembly
into the bore. Torque the screws to specification.

TORQUE
Oil Filter Cover:
88 in. lbs. (10 Nm) 1 – Spark Plug Wire / Spark Plug
2 – Valve Cover Screws
16.Fill the sump with 1.75 quarts (1.65 l) of the 3 – Grommets
recommended oil.
4 – Valve Cover
17.Reinstall the upper fill cap (if removed) and tighten
the dipstick. NOTE
18.Make sure the transmission is in PARK. Apply the It may be necessary to tap the cover lightly with a soft-
brakes. faced hammer to loosen it from the cylinder head.
19.Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two
minutes.
NOTE
20.Stop the engine. Inspect for leaks.
Discard valve cover Isolators upon removal. New
NOTE Isolators are required once removed.
Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as
necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the Inspect the valve cover gasket and replace if damaged
dipstick. or signs of leaking are present.

6. Remove the outer PVT cover and drive belt as shown
21.Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
in chapter 6.
7. The engine will need to be rotated using the drive
clutch to inspect all four valve clearances.

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