Engine Oil; Scarabeo - APRILIA Scarabeo 500 Workshop Manual

GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.2.5.

ENGINE OIL

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
NOTE Only use recommended oil, see (LUBRICANT
CHART)
When topping up the engine oil, never exceed the "MAX"
level.
CHECK
• Position the vehicle on firm and flat ground.
•
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
Allow several minutes for the engine and
exhaust system to cool 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 Failure to perform the operations 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).
• Withdraw the plug/dipstick (1) again and read the oil
level on the dipstick itself:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
•
The level is correct if the oil reaches approx. the "MAX"
mark on the dipstick.
DANGER
Never exceed the "MAX" mark or let oil level
drop below the "MIN" mark, as this may lead to
severe engine damage.
• 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 into the oil
pan.
• Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
•
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).
NOTE Do not use the vehicle with insufficient lubrication or
with contaminated or unsuitable lubricants, since this would
cause early wear of the moving parts and may also cause
irreparable failures.
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