Engine Lubrication - MOTO GUZZI Le Mans 850 Additions And Changes To The Workshop Manual

LUBRICATIONS
ENGINE LUBRICATION
D_ripllon
This type of engine fits an oil filter which, in
addition to a wire gauze filter, is provided also
with
a
cartridge filter (to be replaced every 15000
km about). This ensures an almost integral filte-
ring before the oil passes in the pump and lubfi·
eating channels.
011 Sump (see f;g . 218)
The oil sump fits:
A - Filter cartridge. replaceable.
B - Magnetic oil drain plug.
o -
Wire gauze filter.
E - 011 pressure reHef valve.
Checking the oU level In the engine
(see
fig. 354)
Every 500 km check the oil level in the crank-
case
(it
must be nearly at the max. mark stam-
ped on the cap filler dipstick .. A,,) .
In case of lower level , fill with oil having recom-
mended features.
Check the all level after the engine has run for
• few mlnut.. and fully screw the cap flUer
dlplUck ..
Alt.
Changing
the
011 (see fig. 354)
After the first 500
+
1.000 km and later on every
3.000 km change the engine oil. The oil has to be
replaced when
the
engine II warm. Allow all the
old oil to drain before intrucing fresh oiL
.. A. oil filler cap.
.. 8 . oil drain plug.
Required O.ty: It 3 of oil AGIP SINT 2000 SAE
10 W/ 50.
Replacing the flHer cartrfdge (see fig. 218)
Every 15.000 km (five oi l changes) replace the
filter cartridge .. A. proceeding as follows:
- Undo the drain plug ,,8,. and let the oil drain
from the sump.
- Undo the securing screws and remo ve the
sump .. C. from the crankcase, using a nylon
hammer. The sump fits: the filter cartridge «A» ,
the wire gauze .. D. and the oil pressure relief
valve .. E,..
- Unscrew the filter cartridge "A,. from the
sump ..
e.
and replace it by an original one. It is
advisable to wash the wire gauze filter .. D. too.
180
By re·fitting the sump onto the crankcase ra--
member to replace also the gasket between
sump and crankcase.
Wire gauze filter (see fig . 218)
The wire gauze filter .. 0 ,. is secured to the sump
.. C .. by means of a bolt with a securing plate.
When replacing the filter cartridge .. A. it is advi·
sable to remove also the filter .. D. to wash it in
gasoline and blow it out with compressed air.
011
p ..... ure relief valve (see fig. 218)
The ojl pressure relief valve .. E .. is screwed on
the sump .. C • . It is calibrated to allow a pressure
of 3,8 -;.. 4,2 kp/ cm
2
•
In case of hig her pressure, this valve opens thus
adjusting the pressure to the correct limits.
Shoud the calibration be higher or lower, adjust
the valve in such a way that it opens exactly at
the correct pressure. This Is done by removing
one or more shims over the spring if calibration
is higher or by adding one or more shims over
the spring if calibration is lower.
GEARBOX LUBRICATION (see fig. 84)
Checking the 011 level
Every 3.000 km check that the oil level is nearly
at the inspection hole .. 8 • . In case of lower level
fill with oil of recommended features.
Changing the 011
Every 10.000 km or so change the oil in the gear
box .
This operation has to be carried out when the
oil is still warm and easy to drain . Let all the old
oil to drain before introducing fresh oil.
.. A. oil filler cap .
.. 8 . level inspection plug.
.. C. drain plug .
Required O.ty: It 0,750 of oil Agip F. 1 Rotra MP
SAE 90.
REAR DRIVE BOX LUBRICATION (see fig . 355)
Checking the 011 level
Every 3.000 km check that the oil level is nearly
at the inspection hole .. A • . tn case of lower level
fill oil of recommended features.