Changing Engine Oil And The Engine Oil Filter; Checking And Topping Up Transmission Oil Level - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Read page 26 (FUEL), page 40
(MAINTENANCE) and page 74 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and level
ground.
◆ Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system components
stay hot for some time even after the engine
has been stopped. Wear heat gloves before
handling these components or allow for the
engine and the exhaust system to cool down.
◆ Stop the engine and let it cool down. This
will allow the oil to settle into the oil pan and
cool down.
NOTE
Accurate oil level measurement is only
ensured when the above procedures are
observed.
Have the oil changed at an aprilia Official
Dealer
Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick (1).
◆
Unscrew and remove the oil cartridge filter
◆
(3) from the engine.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle when lubricant levels
are low or lubricant has become
contaminated. Use specified lubricants only.
Improper lubrication will lead to working
parts fretting, resulting in irreparable
damage.
WARNING
Used oil contains substances that are very
dangerous for the environment. Have the
oil changed at an aprilia Official Dealer,
who will dispose of used oil in accordance
with applicable regulations.
Unscrew and remove the oil drain plug (4)
◆
and then drain all engine oil. Install a new
oil cartridge filter (3). Lubricate the filter
O-rings before installation.
◆ Screw and tighten the engine oil drain plug (4).
◆ Pour about 1700 cc oil into the filler opening (2).
◆ Screw and tighten the oil dipstick (1).
◆ Start the engine and let it run for several
minutes. Stop the engine and let it cool
down. Check engine oil level using the
dipstick (1) and top up as required without
exceeding the MAX mark.
For top-ups and oil changes, use synthetic
oil SAE 5/W 40 type exceeding the API ST
specification. Always use new oil.
CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
Read page 26 (LUBRICANTS), page 40
(MAINTENANCE) and page 74 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and level
ground.
Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
◆
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system components
stay hot for some time even after the engine
has been stopped. Wear heat gloves before
handling these components or allow for
the engine and the exhaust system to cool
down.
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