Gearbox Fluid - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
3.2.4.

GEARBOX FLUID

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
WARNING
gearbox oil level must be checked when the
engine is warm.
•
Stop the engine.
• Wait a few minutes to allow oil to get from the gearbox
to the clutch.
• Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with the two
wheels resting on the ground.
•
Remove the rear brake lever loosening the screw (1)
and collect the washer.
• Unscrew and remove the inspection plug (2).
•
Level is correct if oil lightly touches the inspection plug
hole (2).
If necessary, proceed as follows:
• Remove the filler plug (3).
•
Top up with oil, see (LUBRICANT TABLE), until oil
reaches inspection plug hole (2).
WARNING
Do not put additives or other substances into
the fluid.
If you use a funnel or other similar items, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
•
Wait a few minutes to allow oil to get from the clutch to
the gearbox, then check level again.
REPLACEMENT
NOTE Warm oil is more fluid and will drain out more easily.
• Move the sump guard down.
•
Place a container of suitable capacity under the drain
plug (4).
•
Unscrew and remove the drain plug (4).
•
Unscrew and remove the filler plug (3).
• Drain the oil and let it drip into the container for a few
minutes.
• Check and replace, if needed, the drain plug (4)
sealing washers.
•
Screw and tighten the drain plug (4).
• Remove the rear brake lever loosening the screw (1)
and collect the washer.
MAINTENANCE
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