Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up - APRILIA MOJITO 150 - 2006 Manual

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL AND TOPPING UP
MC150
Carefully read page 46 (LUBRICANTS),
page 63 (MAINTENANCE) and page 109
(LUBRICANTS CHART ).
MC150
Check the engine oil level whenever
starting the vehicle.
CHECKING
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.
u Place the vehicle on its centre stand.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust components
become hot when the engine is running
and will stay hot for some time after the
e n g i n e h a s b e e n s t o p p e d . W e a r
insulating gloves before handling these
components or allow for the engine and
exhaust system to cool down before
proceeding.
u Stop the engine and allow it to cool so
that the oil in the oil pan can drain and
cool off.
NOTE
Failure to observe the following
precautions risks mistaking the engine oil
level.
Unscrew and remove th engine oil filler
u
plug (2) and check the oil level with the
dipstick.
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between the ≈MAX∆ and
≈MIN∆ marks is about 18.3 inc 3
cm 3 ).
The correct level is just around the ≈MAX∆
mark.
CAUTION
Do not fill beyond the "MAX" and do not
allow the level to drop below the "MIN"
mark, as this can seriously damage the
engine.
Top up if necessary.
u
TOPPING UP
Unscrew and remove the engine oil filler
u
plug (2).
Pour a small quantity of oil into the filling
u
hole (3) and wait about a minute for the
oil to flow into the oil pan.
Check the oil level and top up again if
u
necessary.
Add small amounts of oil at a time until
u
the recommended level is reached.
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CAUTION
After topping up, put back the plug (1)
in the correct position.
Screw in and tighten down the engine oil
u
filler plug (2).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if insufficiently
lubricated or with contaminated or
improper lubricants, as this will wear
moving parts and cause irreparable
damage to the engine.
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