SL 750 SHIVER
Replacement
Check the engine oil level frequently.
To change the oil:
CAUTION
HOT OIL IS MORE FLUID AND WILL DRAIN
OUT MORE EASILY AND COMPLETELY; IDE-
AL TEMPERATURE IS REACHED AFTER THE
ENGINE HAS RUN FOR ABOUT TWENTY MI-
NUTES.
OIL BECOMES VERY HOT WHEN THE ENGINE
IS HOT; BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET BURNED
WHEN CARRYING OUT THE OPERATIONS DE-
SCRIBED BELOW.
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Use a cloth to wipe off any mud deposit on the area next to the filler plug (1).
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Place a container with + 4000 cm³ (244 cu.in) capacity under the drainage plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the drainage plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1).
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Drain the oil into the container; allow several minutes for oil to drain out completely.
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Replace the sealing washer of the drainage plug (2).
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Remove any metal scrap attached to the drainage plug (2) magnet.
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Screw and tighten the drainage plug (2).
Locking torques (N*m)
Oil drainage plug - M16x1.5 19 Nm (14.01 lbf ft)
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Replace the oil filter.
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Fill up to the right engine oil level by adding recommended engine oil.
See also
Engine oil filter
Check
Engine oil filter
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Drain off the engine oil.
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Remove the oil filter.
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Fit a new engine oil filter.
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Add engine oil up to the correct level.
CAUTION
NEVER REUSE AN OLD FILTER.
See also
Maintenance
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