Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Level Check - PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 User Manual

Engine oil level

Engine oil is used in 4-stroke engines in order to lubricate the timing gears, the bench
supports and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious
damage to the engine itself.
In all 4T engines, the decay of the oil characteristics, as well as a certain evel of
consumption, should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the
conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption
increases).
In order to prevent any problems, it is advisable to check the oil level more
frequently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Table or before under-
taking a long trip. The vehicle is equipped with an oil pressure light on the
instrument panel.

Engine oil level check (03_01, 03_02)

This operation must be effected with the engine cold and using your left hand from
the rear of the vehicle without disassembling the lower panel and following the pro-
cedure below:
1) Place the vehicle on the central stand on level ground.
2) Unscrew the cap/dipstick, dry it with a clean rag and reinsert it, completely screw-
ing it in.
3) Remove the cap/dipstick again and make sure the level is between MAX and MIN;
top up of needed.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot
engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check it is necessary
03_01
to wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped, so as to get the correct
level.
Characteristic
Engine oil (empty)
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