APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual page 48

LEONARDO 250 - 300
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
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Place the motorcycle on firm and level ground.
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Place the motorcycle on the centre stand.
WARNING
Allow the engine and exhaust system to cool
down before proceeding.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool, before draining the
oil in the crankcase, so that the oil itself is also cool.
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Unscrew and remove the cap/dipstick (1).
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Place a container under the engine oil filter.
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Loosen and remove engine oil filter (2).
WARNING
Used oil contains substances that are harmful
to the environment, even small quantities must
be disposed of in compliance with the regula-
tions in force.
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Unscrew and remove the oil drain cap (3) and allow all
the engine oil to drain out.
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Fit a new oil filter (2). Take care to lubricate filter O-
rings.
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Refit and tighten the drain plug (3).
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Refill through the engine oil filler hole with 1500 cc
(91.5 cu in) of oil.
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Refit and tighten the cap/dipstick (1).
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Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes.
Switch off and allow to cool.
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Check the engine oil level.
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