Ducati DCW 501 Owner's Manual page 45

• If the gasoline engine frequently work under
high temperature or heavy load, change the
oil every 25 hours
• If the engine frequently work under dusty or
other severe circumstances, clean the air
filter element every 10 hours; If necessary,
change the air filter element every 25 hours.
• The maintenance period and the exact time
(hour), the one which comes first should
govern.
If you have missed the scheduled time to main-
tain your engine, do it as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Stop the engine before servicing. Put the
engine on a level surface and remove the
spark plug cap to prevent the engine from
starting. Never run your engine in a poorly
ventilated room or other enclosed area, be
sure to keep good ventilation in working
area. The exhaust from the engine may
contain poisonous CO, inhalation can cause
shock, unconsciousness and even death.
1. Engine oil change.
NOTE: FOR 4 STROKE MODELS
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the
engine to catch the used oil, then
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and the
drain plug.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely,
then reinstall the drain plug, and tighten it
securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a
manner that is unharmful to with the
environment. We suggest you take used
oil in a sealed container to your local
recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash,
pour it in the ground, or down into a drain.
3. With the engine on a level place, fill it to the
upper limit with the recommended oil.
Oil dipstick
Washer
Oil drain
bolt
UPPER LEVEL
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and tighten it.
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely
unless you handle used oil on a daily basis,
it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water as soon as
possible after handling used oil
2. Engine oil recommendations.
NOTE: FOR 4 STROKE MODELS
Engine oil is a major factor affecting
engine performance and service life.
Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils
will damage the engine and are not
recommended.
Recommended oil 4-stroke gasoline oil
SE, SF grades under API service
Classification or SAE10W-30 that is
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