APRILIA Scarabeo 500 Workshop Manual page 44

SCARABEO 500
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
NOTE 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.
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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick (1).
• Set a container under engine oil filter.
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Unscrew and remove the oil cartridge filter.
WARNING
Used oil contains substances that are very
dangerous for the environment. Dispose of
used oil in
regulations.
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Unscrew and remove the oil drain plug (3) and let all
engine oil flow inside the container.
•
Install a new oil cartridge filter. Lubricate the filter O-
rings with oil before installation.
•
Screw and tighten the engine oil drain plug (3).
• Pour about 1700 cu.cm (103.7 cu.in) of engine oil into
the filler opening.
•
Screw and tighten the plug/dipstick (1).
•
Start the engine and let it run for several minutes. Stop
the engine and let it cool down.
• Check again engine oil level.
accordance with applicable
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