18
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
18.3
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.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
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Remove gear oil 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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Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
E00367-10
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
(125 XC‑W EU)
Screw, gear oil level check
(150 XC‑W US)
(All 250/300 models)
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Detach the foot brake lever spring.
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Remove gear oil 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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Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
E00366-10
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
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Attach the foot brake lever spring.
Preparatory work
(All Six Days models, EXC AU)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place a suitable container under the engine.
Add gear oil.
(
p. 114)
Add gear oil.
(
p. 114)
p. 75)
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M6
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
M6
8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
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M6
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
112