Changing The Engine Oil And The Oil Filter - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

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2.11.2. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL
FILTER
Carefully read 1.2.1.
Change the engine oil filter after the first 1000 km (621 mi),
namely after running-in, and the every 6000 km (3728 mi).
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Position the vehicle on a flat and firm ground.
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Position the vehicle on the center stand.
WARNING
Wait a few minutes to allow engine and exhaust
system to cool down.
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Stop the engine and let it cool down to let oil flow into
the casing and cool down.
NOTE Failure to comply with the above recommendations
may lead to improper oil level reading.
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Undo and take out the plug-measuring stick (1).
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Position a container for collection under the engine oil
filter.
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Undo and remove the cartridge engine oil filter (2).
WARNING
Exhausted oil contains pollutants. Dispose of
used oil according
environmental regulations.
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Unscrew and remove the drain plug (3) and let the
engine oil completely flow out.
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Fit a new cartridge oil filter (2). Make sure to lubricate
filter OR-seals with oil.
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Screw and tighten the engine oil drain plug (3).
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Fill the circuit through the engine oil filler hole with
about 1000 cu.cm (61 cu.in).
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Screw and tighten the plug-measuring stick (1).
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Start the vehicle and let it running for a few minutes.
Switch engine off and let it cool down.
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Check engine oil level,
and 1.3.1.
to the prevailing
2.11.1.
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