Gear Fluid Ie50 - APRILIA SR 50 Workshop Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2.2.5.

GEAR FLUID IE50

CAUTION Use only recommended oil, see (LUBRICANT
CHART).
CHECK
•
Ride several miles to warm up the engine to operating
temperature and then stop the engine.
•
Position the vehicle on firm and level ground.
•
Position the vehicle on the center stand.
WARNING
Allow several minutes for the engine and
exhaust system to cool down.
•
Place a graduated receptacle (1) with at least 150 cm
3
capacity (9.15 in ) under the drain plug (2).
•
Unscrew and remove the filler plug (3) and oil drain
plug (2).
•
Let the oil fully drain off the crankcase.
•
Measure the quantity: if it is less than 130 cm
3
in ), restore the correct level by topping up, see
(LUBRICANT CHART).
•
Tighten the drain plug (2).
•
Refill with the oil recovered in the graduated receptacle
(1).
•
Tighten the filler plug (3).
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
moving parts and may also cause irreparable
damage.
CHANGE
•
Ride several miles to warm up the engine to operating
temperature and then stop the engine.
•
Position the vehicle on the center stand.
•
Place a graduated receptacle (1) with at least 150 cm
3
capacity (9.15 in ), under the drain plug (2).
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