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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 applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18
Main work
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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.
Guideline
F02322-10
Screw, gear oil level
monitoring
Preparatory work
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place 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
and a new seal ring.
Guideline
F02323-10
Gear oil drain plug
with magnet
1
.
(
p. 138)
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 87)
1
with magnet.
1
with the magnet
M12x1.5
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
137
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