17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
17.2
17.3
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Checking the engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level can be checked when the engine is cold or warm.
F03738-10
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen
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.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and check the response.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the middle of level viewer
»
If the engine oil does not reach the middle of the level
viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute
before checking the level.
The engine oil level is between the middle of the level
A
viewer
and the upper edge of the level viewer
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If the engine oil does not reach the middle of level
A
viewer
:
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Add engine oil. (
A
.
p. 119)
B
.
p. 119)