Buell Ulysses 2006 Service Manual page 82

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Fill Engine with Oil
1. Inspect drain plug o-ring for tears or damage. Replace if
required. Wipe any foreign material from drain plug.
2. Apply Loctite 565 Thread Sealant, install plug and tighten
to 29-34 ft-lbs (40-46 Nm).
3. Fill oil tank through filler (dipstick) hole with recom-
mended oil from Table 1-5.
NOTE
Oil tank capacity with filter change is approximately 2.5
quarts (2.4 liters) and includes the 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter)
poured into the filter. Always verify proper hot oil level on dip-
stick. Do not overfill.
4. Inspect o-ring on dipstick for rips or tears. Replace as
required.
NOTE
For ease of installation, apply a light film of clean engine oil to
the dipstick o-ring.
5. Install dipstick into oil tank/swingarm fill hole. Make sure
dipstick is installed completely. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
6. Remove left side oil cooler scoop. See
SCOOPS.
1 1
WARNING WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris
from compressed air could cause serious eye injury.
Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air.
Never use your hand to check for air leaks or to deter-
mine air flow rates. (00061a)
7. See Figure 1-8. Blow out any debris from fins with com-
pressed air from the inside of the oil cooler outward.
Inspect cooler fins for debris or damage.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil on muffler.
9. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal light on instru-
ment support turns off after a few seconds when engine
speed is 1000 RPM or above.
10. Check for oil leaks at oil filter, drain plug, hoses and oil
cooler.
11. Install chin spoiler. See
12. Install air scoop 2.40 AIR SCOOPS.
13. Check (hot) oil level. See
1-14 2006 Buell Ulysses: Maintenance
2.40 AIR
2.38 CHIN FAIRING.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check.
Table 1-5. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
VISCOSITY
TYPE
H.D. Multi-Grade SAE 10W40
H.D. Multi-Grade SAE 20W50
H.D. Regular Heavy SAE 50
H.D. Extra Heavy SAE 60
8772a
Figure 1-8. Inside of Oil Cooler
COLD
HARLEY- LOWEST WEATHER
DAVIDSON AMBIENT STARTS
RATING TEMP °F BELOW
50° F (10° C)
°
Below 40
HD 360 Excellent
(4°C)
°
Above 40
HD 360 Good
(4°C)
°
Above 60
HD 360 Poor
(16°C)
°
Above 80
HD 360 Poor
(27°C)