18
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.3
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regula-
tions.
Info
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Main work
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.
The engine oil must be between marking
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If the engine oil level is below the
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Add engine oil. (
S01051-10
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If the engine oil level is above the
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Correct the engine oil level.
and marking
mark:
p. 175)
mark:
169
of the oil level viewer.