Oil And Oil Filter Change - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

4. When correct, oil should be visible in the sig ht-glass
at a point mid-way between the two horizontal lines
marked on the crankcase.
Note:
An accurate indication of the level of oil in
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the engine is only shown when the engine is
at normal operating temperature
motorcycle is upright <not on the side stand).
5. If it is necessary to top up the oil level, remove the
filler plug and add oil, a little at a time, until the level
registered in the sight glass is correct.
6. Once the correct level is reached, fit and tighten the
filler plug.
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Oil and Oil Filter Change

Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead
to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition,
used engine oil contains
contamination which can cause cancer. Wear suitable
clothing and avoid skin contact.
The engine oil and filter must be replaced in accordance
with scheduled maintenance requirements.
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop the
engine.
Place an oil pan beneath the engine.
2 .
The oil may be hot to the touch. Contact with hot oil
may ca use the skin to be scalded or burned.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
1. Oil drain plug
2. Oil filter
4. With the motorcycle on level ground, and on the
sidestand, allow the oil to com pletely drain.
5. Unscrew and remove the oil filter using Triumph
service tool T3 8803 1 3 .
6. Dispose o f the o l d filter in an environmentally
friendly way.
Z Apply a smear of clean engine oil to the sealing ring
of the new oil filter.
8. Fit the oil filter and tighten to
service tool T3 8803 1 3 .
9 .
After the o i l h a s completely d rained out, fit a new
sealing washer to the drain plug. Fit and tighten the
plug to
25 Nm.
Lubrication
potentially harmful
using Triumph
10 Nm
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