Checking And Topping Up The Engine Oil Level - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS
2.12 CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION), see 1.4.1
(LUBRICANTS).
Periodically check the engine oil level. Change the oil
after the first 625 mi (1,000 km), and every 4687 mi
(7,500 Km) or 8 months thereafter, see 2.13 (CHANGING
THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER).
To check:
NOTE
Place the vehicle on the center stand on a flat,
hard surface.
WARNING
The engine oil level must be checked while the
engine is warm.
If you check the engine oil level when the engine is
cold, the oil might temporarily fall below the "MIN"
level.
This is not a problem as long as the oil pressure LED
" " does not light.
Start the engine.
Ride the vehicle for approximately 10 miles, or 15-20
minutes.
Shut off the engine.
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels resting on
the ground.
Through the slot on the left fairing, check the engine oil
level on the transparent tube (1).
MAX = maximum level.
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between
approximately 30.51 cuin (500 cm³).
The level is correct if it is around the "MAX" mark.
WARNING
Do not go above the "MAX" marking or below the
"MIN" marking, as this could seriously damage the
engine.
Do not add additives or other substances to the oil.
If using a funnel or other tool, make sure it is
perfectly clean.
Top up the engine oil level if necessary:
Unscrew and remove the screw (2).
Remove the cover (3).
Unscrew and remove the filler cap (4).
Top up the reservoir to restore the proper level,
see 1.12 (LUBRICANT CHART).
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