APRILIA Atlantic 300 Service Station Manual page 45

ATLANTIC 300 i.e.
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Unscrew and pull out the measuring
cap-dipstick «1».
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Clean the area in contact with oil with
a clean cloth.
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Screw the cap-dipstick «1» fully into its
tube.
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Remove the cap-dipstick «1» again
and read the level the oil reaches on
the dipstick:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
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The level is correct when it is close to
the MAX level marked on the measur-
ing dipstick.
CAUTION
DO NOT GO BEYOND THE MAX AND BELOW THE MIN
LEVEL MARKS TO AVOID SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE.
TOP-UP
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Pour a small quantity of oil through the tube and wait about one minute so that the oil flows
evenly into the crankcase.
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Check the oil level and top up, if required.
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Top up with small quantities of oil, until the recommended level is reached.
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At the end of the operation, screw and tighten the tap-dipstick «1».
CAUTION
DO NOT RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH CONTAMINA-
TED OR INCORRECT LUBRICANTS AS THIS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE
MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.
Replacement
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Park the vehicle on firm and level ground.
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Park the vehicle on its centre stand.
CAUTION
Maintenance
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