Checking The Engine Oil Level - Husqvarna FE 450 2018 Owner's Manual

18.2

Checking the engine oil level

18.3 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and
inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and
death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use an effective exhaust extraction system when
starting or running the engine in an enclosed
space.
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Start the engine and check the response.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the lower edge of level
viewer
» If the engine oil does not reach the lower edge of the
level viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
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Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute
before checking the level.
The engine oil is at a level between lower edge
and middle
» If the engine oil is not at a level between lower
edge
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Add engine oil. (
A
.
p. 132)
B
of the level viewer.
A B
and middle of the level viewer:
p. 132)
A
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