Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level And Topping Up - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 Workshop Manual

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.11. ENGINE OIL

2.11.1. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND
TOPPING UP
Carefully read 1.2.1.
Change engine oil after the first 1000 km (621 mi), namely
after running-in, and then check it every 3000 km (1864 mi).
Change oil every 6000 km (3728 mi).
NOTE Use recommended oil only,
When topping up, never exceed the "MAX" mark.
CHECK
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Position the vehicle on a flat and firm surface.
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Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
Wait a few minutes to allow engine and exhaust
system to cool down.
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Stop the engine and let it cool down to let oil flow into
the casing and cool down.
NOTE Failure to comply with the above recommendations
may lead to improper oil level reading.
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Undo and take out the plug-measuring stick (1).
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Use a clean cloth to clean the surface in contact with
oil.
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Screw the plug-measuring rod (2) all the way down into
the filler hole (2).
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Take the plug-measuring stick (1) out again and take a
reading of the oil level on the stick:
MAX = max. level;
MIN = min. level.
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The difference between "MAX" and "MIN" amounts to
approximately: – 240 cc (14.6 cu.in).
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The level is correct when the oil almost reaches the
"MAX" mark.
DANGER
Never exceed the "MAX" mark, nor leave the oil
below the "MIN" mark, in order to avoid serious
damage to the engine.
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If necessary, top up the engine oil.
TOPPING UP
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Pour a small amount of oil into the filler hole (2) and
wait for about one minute to let oil flow into the casing.
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Check oil level and top up, if necessary.
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Top up with small quantities of oil, until reaching the
recommended level.
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Once finished, screw and tighten the plug/measuring
stick (1).
NOTE Do not ride the vehicle if poorly lubricated and do not
use polluted or unsuitable lubricants, otherwise moving parts
might be subject to early wear and vehicle might damage.
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and 1.3.1.
1.8.1.
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