Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

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2.13 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
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).
WARNING
We recommend replacing the oil more often if the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
For competitive use replace every 2343 mi (3750 km).
TO CHANGE
NOTE
It is best to change the oil after the vehicle has
been thoroughly warmed up, that is, ridden at least 20 or
30 minutes.
DANGER
Before following the procedure described below, let
the engine and muffler cool to ambient temperature,
to prevent burns.
NOTE
Place the vehicle on the center stand on a flat,
hard surface.
Remove the left fairing see 7.1.28 (REMOVING THE
SIDE FAIRINGS).
Remove the lower fairing, see 7.1.33 (REMOVING
THE LOWER FAIRING).
Place a container (1) with a capacity greater than 1
gallon (4000 cm³) under the drain plug (2) on the
reservoir (3).
Unscrew and remove the drain plug (2) from the
reservoir (3).
Unscrew and remove the filler cap (4).
Drain the oil and let it drip for a few minutes into the
container (1).
Check the gasket of the drain plug (2) on the reservoir
(3) and replace if necessary.
Screw and tighten the drain plug (2).
Tightening torque for drain plug (2): 11.06 ftlb
(15 Nm).
Move the container (1) under the engine oil drain
plug(4) on the engine.
Unscrew and remove the drain plug (5) from the
engine.
Drain the oil and let it drip for a few minutes into the
container (1).
WARNING
Always dispose of
environmental regulations.
Turn it over to the nearest firm specialized in
recovering used oil, or to the supplier.
Remove any metal residue stuck to the drain plug (5),
reinstall and tighten the drain plug.
Tightening torque for drain plug (5): 8.85 ftlb
(12 Nm).
Use a cloth to wipe up any spilled or splashed oil.
Release 00/2002 - 03
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS
(FUEL) and 1.4.2
oil in compliance with
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