Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP
Carefully read page 48 (LUBRICANTS),
page 79 (MAINTENANCE) and page 141
(LUBRICANT CHART).
WARNING
It is critical to the safe operation of your
vehicle that the proper lubricants,
maintained at the proper levels, are used.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to engine seizure which can result in
accidents, serious injury or death.
NOTE
Reduce the service intervals by
half when the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty conditions, on rough roads or for
racing.
Periodically check the engine oil level, and
change oil after the first 625 mi (1,000 km)
and every 6,250 mi (10,000 km) thereafter,
see page 65 (CHANGING ENGINE OIL
AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER).
If the vehicle is used for racing, change
the engine oil every 3,125 mi (5,000 km).
Change oil more frequently if the vehicle
is used in dusty conditions.
CHECKING
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and flat
1
ground.
A The engine oil level must be checked
when the engine is warm.
If the check is carried out when the
e n g i n e i s c o l d , t h e o i l l e v e l m a y
temporarily lower below the "MIN" mark.
This is not a problem, provided that the
engine oil pressure icon"
not come on, see page 32 (INSTRUMENT
AND INDICATOR TABLE).
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous if inhaled.
Do not start the engine in closed or
poorly-ventilated rooms. Failure to
observe this warning may cause loss of
consciousness or even lead to death by
asphyxia.
u Check the oil when the engine is warm,
having been ridden for at least 10 mi
(15 km).
NOTE
If the engine is cold, warm it up for
riding, preferably on a hilly road, for
approximately 10 mi (15 km) before checking
the oil.
CAUTION
CAUTION
" (A) does
WARNING
2
u Stop the engine before checking the oil.
WARNING
Should your vehicle overturn, it will leak
gasoline, which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may cause a fire, which
could destroy not only the vehicle, but
also the building in which it is located,
and cause serious injuries or even death.
u Keep the vehicle vertical, with the two
wheels resting on the ground.
NOTE
If you attempt to check the oil with
the vehicle in any position other than vertical,
the measurement will be inaccurate.
NOTE
If the engine oil tank is dirty, wipe it
with a clean cloth so that the "MIN" and
"MAX" marks are visible.
Look through the appropriate slots (1) in
u
the left fairing. Check the oil level in the
inspection glass (2).
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