Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 63

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Replacing Oil
1. Inspect drain plug o-ring for tears or damage. Replace if
required. Wipe any foreign material from drain plug.
2. Install drain plug and tighten to 29-31 ft-lbs.
3. Fill oil tank through filler (dipstick) hole with recom-
mended oil from Table 1-4.
change is approximately 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) and
includes the 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter) poured into the filter.
Always verify proper hot oil level on dipstick. Do not over-
fill.
4. Inspect o-ring on dipstick for rips or tears. Replace as
required.
NOTE
For ease of installation, apply a light film of clean engine oil to
the dipstick o-ring.
5. Install dipstick into oil tank/swingarm fill hole. Make sure
dipstick is installed completely. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TYPE
H.D. Multi-Grade
H.D. Multi-Grade
H.D. Regular Heavy
H.D. Extra Heavy
Oil tank capacity with filter
Table 1-4. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
VISCOSITY
SAE 10W40
SAE 20W50
SAE 50
SAE 60
6. Remove left side oil cooler scoop. See
SCOOPS.
7. Inspect oil cooler fins for debris or damage. Blow out any
debris from fins with compressed air from the inside of
the cooler outward.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil on muffler.
9. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal light on instru-
ment support turns off after a few seconds when engine
speed is 1000 RPM or above.
10. Check for oil leaks at oil filter, drain plug, hoses and oil
cooler.
11. Install chin spoiler. See
12. Install air scoop 2.36 AIR SCOOPS.
13. Check (hot) oil level. See
LEVEL.
LOWEST AMBIENT TEMP
RATING °F
HD 360 Below 40
HD 360 Above 40
°
HD 360 Above 60
°
HD 360 Above 80
2003 Buell XB9S: Maintenance
2.36 AIR
2.34 CHIN FAIRING.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
COLD WEATHER
STARTS BELOW
50° F
°
(4°C) Excellent
°
(4°C) Good
(16°C) Poor
(27°C) Poor
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