Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up - APRILIA Mojito 50 Workshop Manual

MOJITO 50 - 125 - 150
3.2.5. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND
TOPPING UP
Check the engine oil level from time to time. Change it after
the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 3000 km
(1875 mi) see 3.2.6 (CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND
THE ENGINE OIL FILTER).
IMPORTANT Only use the oils recommended – see 3.2.3
(LUBRICANT TABLE).
When topping up the engine oil, the "MAX" level should not
be exceeded.
CHECKING
• Position the vehicle on a firm, flat ground.
• Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
Wait a few minutes for the engine and the ex-
haust system to cool down.
•
Stop the engine and let it cool down in order to allow
the oil to flow into oil pan and to cool down.
IMPORTANT If this cannot be done there is a risk of the
level of the engine oil being read incorrectly.
•
Unscrew and remove the dipstick (1).
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Clean the part that is in contact with the oil using a cle-
an cloth.
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Put the dipstick (1) back in the hole (2) and tighten
completely.
•
Remove the dipstick (1) again and read the level of the
oil on the dipstick.
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level
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The difference between "MAX" and "MIN" is about 300
cc (18.3 cu.in).
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For correct level, oil should be close to the "MAX" mar-
king.
DANGER
Never fill over "MAX" mark and never allow
oil level to drop under "MIN" otherwise the
engine may seriously damage.
Top up, if necessary.
TOPPING UP
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Pour a small amount of oil through the filler hole (2)
and then wait about a minute to allow the oil level to
even out in the sump.
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Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
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Top up by pouring small amounts of oil to the specified
level.
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When this operation has been completed, put the dip-
stick (1) in position and tighten.
IMPORTANT Do not run the vehicle with insufficient lubrica-
tion, when the lubricants are contaminated, or with the incor-
rect oil as this will accelerate wear on the moving parts and
may result in irreparable damage.
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