Engine Oil Checking; Engine Oil Replacement; Tightening Torque - KYMCO X-Town 300 Manual

Engine oil checking

● Start engine and keep idling for a few minutes.
● Stop the engine and stand the scooter on level
ground by center stand.
● Wait a while, remove the oil level dipstick.
● Wipe oil off, then reinsert the oil level dipstick
without screwing in.
● Remove the oil level dipstick. The oil level should
be between the high and low lines on the dipstick.
● If required, add the specified oil so the oil level
reaches the high level line on the dipstick.
Do not overfill.
● Reinstall the oil level dipstick. Check for oil leaks.
WARNING
The engine and related parts can become very
hot. Be careful when inspecting the oil level so
not to suffer burns. Make the engine and
exhaust system cool down before inspection.
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MAINTENANCE

Engine oil replacement

Engine oil quality is the major factor that affects
engine life. Change your scooter's engine oil
as specified in the maintenance schedule.
● Warm engine up thoroughly then stop.
● Stand vehicle by using the center stand
● Place an oil container beneath the drain hole.
● Remove the oil level dipstick.
● Remove the drain bolt and drain off thoroughly
● Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque.
● Add oil to reach the high line on the dipstick
● Screw the oil level dipstick into place securely.

Tightening torque

Engine oil drain bolt: 25N·m (2.5kg·m, 18ft·lb)
Use the genuine engine oil or another with
the same quality and grade to avoid burnout
on the engine parts.
CAUTION