APRILIA RS 125 Euro 4 Service Manual page 69

RS 125 - Tuono 125 - Euro 4
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Keep the vehicle upright with both
wheels on the ground.
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Place a container of suitable capacity
under the drain plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the drainage
plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1).
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Drain the oil into the container; allow
several minutes for oil to drain com-
pletely.
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Remove any metal scrap attached to
the drainage plug (2) magnet.
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Check and, if necessary, replace the
drain plug seal washer (2).
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Fit and tighten the drain plug (2) to the
specified tightening torque.
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Fill with the specified quantity of engine
oil via the filler port (1).
Recommended products
Engine oil 5W -40 Synthetic-based lubricant for
four-stroke engines.
SAE 5W-40; JASO MA, MA2; API SL; ACEA A3
Characteristic
Engine oil
900 cm³ (54.91 cu in)
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Fit and tighten the filler plug (1).
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Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately a minute to allow the oil to distribute
correctly throughout the circuit.
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Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
TIGHTEN THE FILLER PLUG SECURELY AND CHECK THAT OIL DOES NOT SEEP FROM
AROUND THE PLUG.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT THERE IS NO OIL LEAKAGE FROM THE CRANKCASE COVER
GASKET.
NEVER USE THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICANT OR WITH CONTAMINATED OR
UNSUITABLE LUBRICANTS, AS THIS WILL ACCELERATE WEAR OF MOVING PARTS AND
CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE.
Maintenance
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