Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up; Topping Up; Lubricants - APRILIA LEONARDO 125 - 1999 Manual

Carefully read p. 25 (LUBRICANTS), p.
39 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 70 (LUBRI-
CANT CHART) .
CHECKING
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
The engine and the components of the
exhaust system become very hot and
remain hot for some time after the en-
gine has been stopped. Before handling
these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and the
exhaust system have cooled down.
Stop the engine and let it cool down, in
order to allow the oil to flow into the oil
pan and to cool down.
NOTE
The non-performance of the oper-
ations described above may result in the
incorrect measurement of the engine oil
level.
Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick
(1).
Clean the part in contact with the oil with
a clean cloth.
Tighten the plug/dipstick (1)
completely, screwing it into the filling
hole (2).
Insert the plug/dipstick in the filling
hole (2) completely, without tightening it.
Withdraw the plug/dipstick (1) again and
read the oil level on the dipstick itself:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between "MAX" and
"MIN" is about:
– 150 cm#;
– 500 cm#.
The level is correct if the oil reaches ap-
prox. the "MAX" mark on the dipstick.
CAUTION
Never exceed the "MAX" mark, nor
leave the oil below the "MIN" mark, in
order to avoid serious damage to the
engine.
If necessary, provide for topping up.

TOPPING UP

Pour a small quantity of oil in the filling
hole (2) and wait about one minute, so
that the oil flows uniformly into the oil
pan.
Check the oil level and top up if neces-
sary.
Top up by adding small quantities of oil,
until reaching the prescribed level.
At the end of the operation, screw and
tighten the plug/dipstick (1).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle with insufficient
lubrication or with contaminated or un-
suitable lubricants, since this would ac-
celerate the wear of the moving parts
and may also cause irreparable failures.
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