Changing The Transmission Oil - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 - 2002 Manual

Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).
Use a clean cloth to clean the part in
contact with the oil.
Fully tighten the cap-dipstick (1) in the
filling hole (2).
Extract the cap-dipstick (1) again and
read the level that oil reaches on the stick:
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level
The level is correct if it approximately
reaches the "MAX" level marked on the
dipstick.
CAUTION
Do not go above the "MAX" marking or
below the "MIN" marking, as this could
seriously damage the engine.
Top up if necessary.
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TOPPING UP
Add a small amount of oil through the
filling hole (2) and wait about a minute for
the oil to flow evenly within the half-case.
Check the oil level, and top up if
necessary.
Top up with small amounts of oil until the
prescribed level is reached.
When you have finished, tighten the cap-
dipstick (1).
SAE 80W/90 OIL THAT EXCEEDS API GL3
SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING
Never use the vehicle with insufficient
lubrication or with contaminated or
inappropriate lubricants, as these
accelerate wear on moving parts and may
cause irreparable damage.

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OIL

Carefully read page 42 (LUBRICANTS),
page 56 (MAINTENANCE) and page 90
(LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on a flat, hard
surface.
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
The engine and exhaust system
WARNING
components become very hot, and
remain hot for some time even after the
engine has been shut off. Before handling
these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and
exhaust system have cooled down.
Stop the engine and let it cool, to allow
the oil to drain into the half-case and cool.
NOTE
If you do not carry out the previous
operations, you risk taking an incorrect
measurement of the transmission oil level.