honda cbr600rr 2009 owners User Manual

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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Your motorcycle does not need oil
additives. Use the recommended oil. Other viscosities shown in the following
chart may be used when the average
temperature in your riding area is within
the indicated range.
Do not use oils with graphite or
molybdenum additives. They may
adversely affect clutch operation.
Do not use API SH or higher oils
displaying a circular API ‘‘energy
conserving’’ service label on the
container. They may affect...

(1)
(2)
(1) code number of the sales company of the oil
(2) oil classification
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index f or
engine oils f or 4-stroke motorcycle
engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conf orming to the standard is labeled
on the oil container. For example, the
f ollowing label shows the MA
classification.
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(2)
(1) upper level mark
(2) lower level mark
(3) inspection window (1)
(3) RIGHT SIDE
(4)
(4) oil filler cap
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page . Park your motorcycle on its side stand
on a firm, level surface.
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 5
minutes. Make sure the low oil pressure
indicator goes off. If the indicator
remains on, stop the engine
immediately.
Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes.
Hold the...

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Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Using the wrong oil f ilter may result in
leaks or engine damage. Refer to on page .
Your motorcycle’s oil filter has very
specific performance requirements. Use a
new Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter of
equal quality specified for your model.
Check that the oil level is between the
upper ( ) and lower ( ) level marks in
the inspection window ( ).
If the oil is at or near the upper level
mark –– you do not...

µµ (2) sealing washer FRONT, UNDER ENGINE
(1) engine oil drain bolt(2) (1)
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Engine Oil & Filter
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Drain the Engine Oil: This procedure requires mechanical skill
and prof essional tools such as a torque
wrench and oil filter wrench, as well as a
means f or disposing of the drained f luid
(page ). If you do not have the skills
or the tools, see your Honda dealer.
Park the motorcycle on its side stand on
a firm, level surface.
To drain the oil, remove the oil filler
cap, engine oil...

RIGHT SIDE
(3) oil filter(3)
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Install a New Oil Filter:
Improper disposal of drained f luids is
harmf ul to the environment.
(cont’d)
Remove the oil filter ( ) with a filter
wrench and let the remaining oil drain
out. Discard the oil filter in an approved
manner (page ).
Pour the drained oil into a suitable
container and dispose of it in an
approved manner (page ).
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22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)
3.0 US qt (2.8
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19 lbf·ft (26 N·m , 2.7 kgf·m)
(4)
(4) rubber seal
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Add Engine Oil:
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the
rubber seal ( ) of a new oil filter.
Install the new oil filter and tighten it by
hand. Check the condition of the sealing
washer on the engine oil drain bolt.
Replace the washer every other time the
oil is changed.
Install the engine oil drain bolt and
tighten it to the specified torque:
Fill the crankcase...

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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Check that there are no oil leaks.
If a torque wrench is not used f or
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verif y proper assembly. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 5
minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes.
Hold the motorcycle upright and check
that the oil level is at the upper level
mark in the inspection window
(page ).
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110Coolant Recommendation
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may
cause premature wear of water pump
seals or blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine
damage.
Your motorcycle’s liquid cooling system
dissipates engine heat through the coolant
jacket that surrounds the cylinder and
cylinder head.
Use Pro Honda HP coolant or an
equivalent high quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion protection
inhibitors specif ically recommended f or...

RIGHT SIDE
(1) reserve tank
(2) UPPER level mark
(3) LOWER level mark
(4) reserve tank cap(4)(1)
(2) (1)
(3)
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Checking & Adding Coolant
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Refer to on page .
Decreasing the concentration of antifreeze
to less than 40% will not provide proper
corrosion protection.
Increasing the concentration of antifreeze
is not recommended because it decreases
cooling system performance. Higher
concentrations of antifreeze (up to 60%)
should only be used to provide...