MOTO GUZZI nevada User Manual page 73

WARNING
Should your vehicle overturn, it will leak
gasoline, which is extremely flammable.
Flames or sparks may cause a fire,
which could destroy not only the
vehicle, but also the building in which it
is located, and cause serious injuries or
even death.
u Undo the filler plug/oil dipstick (1).
u Check oil level on the dipstick (1).
MAX = maximum level
MIN = minimum level.
The difference between "MAX" and "MIN"
amounts to approximately 400 cu. cm.
u Correct level is achieved when the oil is
just below the MAX level mark.
CAUTION
Never exceed the "MAX" mark or let oil
level drop below the "MIN" mark, as this
may lead to severe engine damage.
If necessary, top up engine oil level as
follows:
Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1).
u
WARNING
When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil and the engine oil tank (4) is
warm; therefore, be especially careful
when carrying out the operations
described here below, in order to avoid
burns.
CAUTION
Use thick gloves to prevent burns.
CAUTION
Before unscrewing and removing the
f i l l e r c a p ( 1 ) , c l e a n i t a n d t h e
surrounding area of the tank with a
clean cloth. Prevent any foreign matter
from falling into the oil tank, as this
could cause serious engine damage.
Do not use any flammable solvents
such as alcohol or gasoline when
wiping the oil tank. The oil tank is hot
enough to cause flammable solvents to
ignite.
Use only a natural fiber cloth, i.e.
cotton. Man made fabrics such as
polyester, etc. could ignite.
CAUTION
Do not add any additives or other
products to the oil.
If you use a funnel or other tools, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
NOTE
Use high-quality 5W - 40 oil, see
page 103 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Top up to correct level, see page 103
(LUBRICANT CHART).
WARNING
Never ride your vehicle with low engine
oil, with contaminated oil, or with
unapproved oil. Any of these will greatly
accelerate wear of your engine, and
cause irreparable damage.
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