APRILIA SHIVER 900 Service Station Manual page 70

Maintenance
Replacement
Check the engine oil level frequently.
To change:
CAUTION
HOT OIL IS MORE FLUID AND WILL DRAIN OUT MORE
EASILY AND COMPLETELY; IDEAL TEMPERATURE IS
REACHED AFTER THE ENGINE HAS RUN FOR ABOUT
TWENTY MINUTES.
OIL BECOMES VERY HOT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT; BE
CAREFUL NOT TO GET BURNED WHEN CARRYING OUT
THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED BELOW.
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Using a cloth, carefully clean the area of any dirt deposits around the filling cap (1).
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Place a container with a capacity of more than 4000 cm³ (244 cu in) under the drainage plug
(2).
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Unscrew and remove the drainage plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1).
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Drain the oil into the container; allow several minutes for oil to drain out completely.
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Replace the drainage plug sealing washer (2).
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Remove any metal scrap attached to the drainage plug (2) magnet.
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Screw and tighten the drainage plug (2).
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Replace the oil filter.
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Restore the correct engine oil level, using the recommended engine oil.
Engine oil filter
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Move the ABS control unit.
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Drain the motor oil.
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Remove the oil filter.
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Screw a new engine oil filter.
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Restore the correct engine oil level.
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE AN OLD FILTER.
See also
Replacement
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