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17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
17.2
17.3
17.4
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Checking the gear oil level
Adding the gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
Changing the gear oil
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.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
The gear oil drain plug is located on the left side of the underside of the engine.
To facilitate draining, there is a hole in the engine guard at the level of the gear oil drain plug.
Condition
Engine stopped a few minutes ago.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
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Check the gear oil level in level viewer
The gear oil level is between the upper
viewer and the bottom
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If the gear oil level is below the bottom
viewer:
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Add the gear oil. (
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Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Remove filler plug
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Add gear oil until the gear oil level in level viewer
A
upper
and lower
Gear oil (API GL‑5, SAE 75W/90) (
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Mount and tighten filler plug
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1
.
A
edge of the level
B
edge of the level viewer.
B
edge of the level
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1
.
2
B
edge.
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1
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is between the
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