Changing Gearbox Fluid - APRILIA RS 125 Workshop Manual

RS125
2.1.10.

CHANGING GEARBOX FLUID

Check gearbox fluid level every 4000 km (2500 mi); change
fluid after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and every 12000 km
(7500 mi) afterwards.
CHANGE
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Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes so
the oil will drain off more easily later.
CAUTION Place the vehicle on a firm and flat surface.
•
Stop the engine and let it cool down for at least ten
minutes, in order to allow the oil to flow into the
crankcase and to cool down.
WARNING
The oil inside a warm engine will be hot; use
great care to avoid scalds during the next
operations.
•
Remove the left side fairing, see (REMOVING THE
SIDE FAIRINGS).
•
Hold the vehicle upright with both wheels on the
ground.
•
Place a container (1) holding over 700 cu cm (42.72
cu. in.) under the drain plug (2).
•
Unscrew and remove the drain plug (2).
• Unscrew and remove the filler plug (3).
•
Drain the fluid into the container (1) and let it drip out
for several minutes.
•
Remove any metal debris sticking to the drain plug (2)
magnet.
• Check the sealing washer of the drain plug (2) and
replace as required.
• Screw and tighten the drain plug (2).
•
Pour about 600 cu cm of gearbox fluid into the filler
hole (3), see (LUBRICANT CHART).
•
Tighten the filler plug (3).
•
Start the engine and let it idle for about one minute, in
order to allow the fluid to flow to all points of the
gearbox circuit.
•
Check level and top up as required, see (CHANGING
GEARBOX FLUID).
WARNING
Firmly tighten the filler and drain plugs and
ensure there are no oil leaks.
Periodically check that there are no leaks at the
crankcase cover gasket.
Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
lubrication or with contaminated or unsuitable
lubricants, since this would cause early wear of
the moving parts
irreparable failures.
and may also cause
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