Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil And Oil Filter, Cleaning The Oil Screens - Husqvarna FE 450 2021 Owner's Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.2
18.3
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Checking the engine oil level

F02359-10

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 applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil with the engine at operating temperature.
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
A
viewer .
» If the engine oil does not reach the lower edge of the
level viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
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
B
middle of the level viewer.
» If the engine oil is not at a level between lower
A
edge and middle
–
Add engine oil. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
p. 137)
A
and
B
of the level viewer:
p. 137)
p. 89)