Oil Level Inspection - Triumph Tiger Operation Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Oil Level Inspection

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1. Filler
2. Filler plug/dipstick
3. Upper marking
4. Lower marking
Note:
• An accurate indication of the level
of oil in the engine is only shown
when the engine oil is at normal
operating temperature,
motorcycle is upright (not on the
side stand) and
plug/dipstick has
screwed home.
Warning
Never start the engine or run the engine in
a confined area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and can cause
consciousness and death within a short
period of time. Always operate your
motorcycle in the open-air or in an area
with adequate ventilation.
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Running the engine with insufficient oil will
cause engine damage. If the low oil
pressure indicator remains on, stop the
engine immediately and investigate the
cause.
the
Start the engine and run at idle for
approximately five minutes.
the filler
Stop the engine and wait for three minutes to
been fully
allow the oil to settle.
With the motorcycle upright, remove the filler
plug/dipstick, wipe the blade clean and screw
it fully home.
Remove the filler plug/dipstick.
The oil level is indicated by lines on the filler
plug/dipstick. When full, the indicated oil
loss of
level must be level with the upper marking
on the dipstick.
If the oil level is below the lower marking,
add oil a little at a time until the correct level
is reached. Once the correct level is reached,
refit the filler plug/dipstick.
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Caution