APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book page 113

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
NOTE To warm the engine and have the engine oil reach the
operating temperature ride the vehicle for a while (10 - 15
min), then let the engine idle with the vehicle at rest for at
least 30 seconds, and stop the engine.
•
Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with the two
wheels resting on the ground.
•
Check oil level through clear hose (1).
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level
•
The level is correct when the oil almost reaches the
MAX mark.
If necessary, top up the engine oil by proceeding as
follows:
WARNING
If the vehicle is used for sport with the oil level
too high, it is possible that some oil splashes
reach the air box through engine breather hose.
WARNING
Never exceed the MAX mark, nor let the oil get
below the MIN mark, in order to avoid serious
damage to the engine.
• Unscrew and remove the filler plug (2).
WARNING
Do not put additives or other substances into
the oil.
If you use a funnel or other similar items, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
NOTE Use good quality oils, see (LUBRICANT TABLE).
•
Top up the tank to correct level, see (LUBRICANT
TABLE).
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