MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE ENGINE
Checking the gear oil level
15.1
Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
Changing the gear oil
x
15.2
Draining the gear oil
x
15.3
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil only when the engine is warm.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Remove gear oil level check screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small amount of gear oil should flow out of the hole.
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If no gear oil flows out:
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Add gear oil.
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Mount and tighten the gear oil level check screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
300661-10
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Drain the gear oil.
400721-01
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Fill up with gear oil.
400722-01
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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p. 68)
x
M6
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p. 67)
x
x
(
p. 68)
67
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)