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18.6
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
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Main work
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Detach the foot brake lever spring.
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Remove gear oil level monitoring screw
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Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
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If no gear oil runs out:
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Add the gear oil.
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Mount and tighten the gear oil level monitoring screw.
S04511-10
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
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Attach the foot brake lever spring.
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
Main work
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Remove gear oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
new seal ring.
Guideline
E00913-10
Gear oil drain plug with
magnet
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18
1
.
(
p. 130)
M6
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
1
with magnet.
1
with the magnet and a
M12x1.5
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
129
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