18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.2
18.3
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Checking the engine oil level
S03568-10
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen
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 engine oil with engine at operating temperature.
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Start the engine and check the response.
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:
–
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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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Remove the engine guard. (
p. 129)
A
and
B
of the level viewer:
p. 129)
p. 85)