Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - GAS GAS MC 450F 2021 Owner's Manual

17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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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.
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
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil reaches the middle of level viewer
» If the engine oil does not reach the middle of the level
viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
Condition
G05110-10
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 level is between the middle of the level
A
viewer
» If the engine oil does not reach the middle of level
viewer
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Add engine oil. (
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
Main work
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
S02287-10
p. 111)
and the upper edge of the level viewer
A
:
p. 111)
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with the magnet and seal ring.
A
.
B
.