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MXV 450
complete 1/2 of a turn to compress the
washer.
CAUTION
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO TIGHTEN THE SPARK PLUG (2)
PROPERLY. A LOOSE SPARK PLUG MAY CAUSE ENGINE
OVERHEATING AND RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE.
Locking torques (N*m)
Spark plug - M10x1.25
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Position the spark plug tube (1) correctly so that it does not get detached due to engine
vibrations.
NOTE
REPEAT THE DESCRIBED OPERATIONS FOR THE SPARK PLUG (2) OF THE OTHER CYLINDER.
Engine oil
Check
To check:
CAUTION
THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAS SEPARATE LUBRICATION CIRCUITS FOR ENGINE AND TRANS-
MISSION/CLUTCH. OIL LEVEL CHECK AND REPLACEMENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT FOR
BOTH CIRCUITS.
CAUTION
ENGINE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM, A COUPLE OF MINUTES
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS CHECKED WHEN THE
ENGINE IS COLD, OIL MAY DROP TEMPORARILY BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL. THIS SHOULD
NOT BE CONSIDERED A PROBLEM.
NOTE
IN ORDER TO WARM-UP THE ENGINE AND BRING THE OIL TO THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE,
RIDE THE VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME (10 - 15 MIN), KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
AT IDLE FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS AFTER YOU HAVE COME TO A HALT, THEN CUT OFF
THE ENGINE.
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Keep the vehicle upright with the two
wheels on the ground.
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Check oil level through the appropriate
sight glass (1).
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level
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The correct oil level is near the MAX
mark.
Top up as required:
CAUTION
12 Nm (8.85 lbf ft)
Maintenance
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