16.1
Checking the gear oil level
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.
Note
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 gear oil with engine at operating temperature.
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 16
Condition
The engine is cold.
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 the gear oil.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
E00535-10
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle on the plug-in stand on a horizontal
surface.
Main work
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
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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 and tighten the oil drain plug with the magnet and new
seal ring.
E00534-10
Guideline
Oil drain plug with
magnet
1
.
(
p. 102)
1
.
M6
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
1
with the magnet.
M12x1.5
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
101