16
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
16.1
Checking the gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
16.2
Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable
regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Remove screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
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If no gear oil runs out:
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Add gear oil.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
E00255-10
Screw, engine case
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on the plug-in stand on a horizontal surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
Main work
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Remove oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount the oil drain plug with the magnet and seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet
E00255-11
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Remove filler plug
Gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the
transmission.
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Mount and tighten filler plug
E00254-11
.
(
p. 77)
.
with the magnet.
and fill up with gear oil.
0.50 l (0.53 qt.)
.
M6x25
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
M10
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/40) (
76
p. 88)