Oil And Oil Filter Change - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

1. Oil
tank drain plug
2. Front sump drain plug
3.
Rear sump drain plug
4. Oil
filler cover
Note:
• Removal of the oil tank drain plug allows
the oil to drain from the oil tank, not the
sump. In order to drain the one or two
litres of oil left in the sump, the front and
rear sump plugs must also be removed.
3. Incorporating a new washer, refit the oil tank
drain plug, tightening it to 25 Nm.
4. Position the oil drain pan towards the front of the
engine, remove the front sump drain plug and
allow the oil to drain. This will drain the oil
remaining in the front part of the sump.
5. Incorporating a new washer, refit the front sump
plug, tightening it to 25 Nm.
6.
Position the oil drain pan towards the rear of the
engine, remove the rear sump plug and allow the
remaining oil to drain. This will drain any oil
remaining in the rear part of the sump.
7.
Incorporating a new washer, refit the rear sump
plug. Tighten to 25 Nm.
4. The maximum oil level is indicated by marks on
the filler cap/dipstick. When the oil level is
correct, the indicated oil level must be between
the maximum and minimum lines on the dipstick.
5. If the oil level is too low, add oil a little at a time
until the correct level is reached.
6. Once the correct level is reached, fit the filler cap/
dipstick.
Oil and Oil Filter Change
The engine oil and filter must be replaced in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements. Because this motorcycle has a dry-
sump lubrication system, the oil change procedure
differs from those many will be familiar with. This is
because the majority of the oil is contained in the oil
tank on the left side of the engine, not in the sump. To
change the engine oil and filter, follow the instructions
below/over.
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can
lead to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In
addition, used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin cancer. Always
wear suitable protective clothing and avoid skin
contact with used oil.
Allow the engine to idle briefly, then stop the engine
and secure the motorcycle in an upright position.
1. Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine.
The oil and filter may be hot to the touch. Contact
with hot oil may cause the skin to be scalded or
burned.
2.
Lubrication
Remove the oil tank drain plug from the bottom of
the sump and allow the oil tank to drain.
Service
Manual -
Rocket III
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