Buell P3 2003 Service Manual page 42

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
An accurate engine oil level reading can only be obtained
after the engine has reached normal operating temperature
(Hot Check). The engine will require a longer warm up period
in colder weather.
For pre-ride inspection, simply verify that there are no oil
leaks from the oil filter and oil lines prior to operating the
motorcycle.
Perform a hot check of the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
Hot Check
CAUTION
Do not allow hot oil level to fall below lower mark on dip-
stick. To do so may result in equipment damage and/or
equipment malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not overfill oil tank. Doing so may result in oil carry-
over to the air cleaner, equipment damage and/or equip-
ment malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not switch engine oil brands indiscriminately. Some
oils interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior oils
or non-detergent oils can damage the engine.
The motorcycle should be ridden for approximately 10 min-
utes to ensure oil is hot and engine is at normal operating
temperature.
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1. Dipstick
2. Filler hole
3. Correct Hot Oil Level (Between Arrows)
Figure 1-2. Dipstick Location/Engine Oil Level
1. The motorcycle must be in upright position and level (not
on sidestand) with the engine OFF.
2. See Figure 1-2. Unscrew dipstick from frame filler hole.
3. Wipe off dipstick and insert into frame filler hole, screw-
ing dipstick completely into filler neck.
4. See Figure 1-2. Remove dipstick and note oil level.
5. Hot oil level should be between the upper and lower "fill"
marks on dipstick. If oil level is down to or below lower
"fill" mark on dipstick, add only enough oil to bring level
between lower and upper "fill" marks.
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