Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 147

6. If the oil level is too low, add oil a little at a time until
the correct level is reached.
Z Once the correct level is reached, fit the filler cap/
dipstick.
Oil and Oil Filter Change
The engine oil and filter must be renewed in accordance
with scheduled maintenance requirements.
To change the engine oil and filter, follow the instructions
below/overleaf.
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead
to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition,
used engine oil contains harmful contamination that can
lead to skin cancer. Always wear suitable protective
clothing and avoid skin contact with used oil.
1.
Warm up the engine thoroughly then stop the
engine and secure the motorcycle in an upright
position.
2. Allow the oil to settle for 5 minutes before draining.
The oil and filter may be hot to the touch. Contact with
hot oil may cause the skin to be scalded or burned.
3. Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine.
4. Remove the sump plug from the bottom of the
sump and allow the oil to drain.
1. Sump plug
2. Engine sump
Lubrication
5. Incorporating a new washer, refit the sump plug,
tightening it to 25 Nm.
1. Oil filter
6. Position the oil drain pan beneath the oil filter.
Z Unscrew and remove the oil filter using Triumph
service tool 13880313. Dispose of the old filter in an
environmentally friendly way.
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Tool T3880313
8. Apply a thin smear of clean engine oil to the sealing
ring of the new oil filter. Fit the oil filter and tighten to
10Nm.
9. Fill the engine to the maximum mark with a 10W/40
or 15W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle engine
oil that meets specification API SH (or higher) AND
JASO MA.
10. Start the engine and allow it to idle for a minimum of
30 seconds.
Raising the engine speed above idle, before the oil
reaches all parts of the engine can cause engine damage
or seizure. Only raise engine speed after running the
engine for 30 seconds to allow the oil to circulate fully.
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