Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter - MOTO GUZZI nevada User Manual

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTER
CAUTION
Changing engine oil and engine oil filter
can prove difficult; these operations are
best left to experienced mechanics.
If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi
Authorized Dealer.
If you wish to perform these operations
yourself, follow these instructions.
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e
(MAINTENANCE) and page 41 (ENGINE
OIL).
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used for racing.
Periodically check engine oil level, change
the oil every 4687 mi (7500 km), see p.72
(CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE
OIL LEVEL).
To change oil:
NOTE
Warm oil is more fluid and will
drain out more easily and completely; ideal
temperature is reached after engine has
been running for about twenty minutes.
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CAUTION
Oil becomes very hot when engine is
warmed up; beware of scalds during the
procedure described below.
Place a container with more than 4000
u
cu. cm. capacity under the drain plugs
(1).
u Unscrew and remove the drain plugs (1).
u Unscrew and remove the filler plug (2).
u Drain the oil into the container; allow
several minutes for oil to drain out
completely.
u Check the sealing washers of the drain
plugs (1) and replace them if needed.
u Remove any metal debris attached to
the drain plug (1) magnet.
u Screw and tighten the drain plugs (1).
Drain plugs (1) tightening torque: 12 Nm
(1.2 kgm).
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CAUTION
DO NOT DISPOSE OF O IL I N THE
ENVIRONMENT Dispose of engine oil -
stored in a sealed container - through
the nearest waste oil reclamation firm or
through the supplier.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
or on rough road surfaces.
Change the engine oil filter every 4687
mi (7500 km) (or every time you change
the oil).