Maintenance – Baja Motorsports DR70 Operator's Manual User Manual
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cHEcKING/cLEANING AIR FILTER
The air filter element must be kept clean to provide good
engine power. If you use your vehicle under normal, low-
tension conditions, you should service the air filter at the
intervals specified. If you ride in dusty, wet, or muddy con-
ditions, you will need to inspect the air filter element much
more frequently.
NOTICE:
Always check the air filter element after riding in severe
conditions and clean or replace as needed. Operating
the dirt bike with a clogged air filter may cause engine
damage.
Air filter removal and cleaning:
Loosen clamp screw to allow air filter to be removed.
Remove air filter element.
Inspect filter for dirt or tears.
Tap filter lightly to clean. If necessary, filter may also be
cleaned with compressed air.
Replace the air filter element and tighten clamp screw.
Make sure the element is securely in position and properly
sealed.
NOTE: Do not operate the engine without the air filter ele-
ments in place. Rapid engine wear will result.
MAINTENANcE
To change engine lubricant:
Lubricant should be changed while the engine lubricant is still
warm, but not hot. This allows the lubricant to drain quickly
and completely.
WARNING:
Do not change engine lubricant while it is hot. Accidental
contact with hot engine lubricant could result in serious
burns.
Park vehicle on level ground.
Remove oil cap/dipstick.
Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to col-
lect used lubricant as it drains.
Unscrew the oil drainage bolt and remove the bolt and
washer.
Allow lubricant to drain completely.
Reinstall washer and oil drainage bolt. Torque oil drainage
bolt to 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm).
Fill crankcase with 0.90 qt. (0.85 l) SAE15W40 lubricant.
NOTE: Used lubricant should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more information.
NOTICE:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
clamp screw