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ENGINE/MOTOR OIL
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
A
Park:
• the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:___________________________________________
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable support.
• Make sure it is in upright position.
Start:
• the engine
allow it to warm up for some minutes and then turn it off.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not start the engine if the oil level is below the MIN refer-
ence indicated on the sight glass “B”.
Check:
• the engine oil level
the engine oil level must be within the references of the mini-
mum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) level.
If below the minimum notch, top up with the recommended en-
gine oil up to the correct level.
Recommended oil
SAE 10 W-50 API SJ - JASO MA
Adjust:
To top up with engine oil:
1. unscrew the oil cover with the engine switched off.
2. Pour an amount of oil of the recommended type within the
reference of the maximum (MAX) and the minimum (MIN)
level (Fig. A).
NOTE:___________________________________________
The engine contains approx.ly 3.5 l of oil.
Use oil rated API-SJ SAE 10W/50.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Owing to the fact that the engine oil lubricates also the
clutch, it may cause the clutch slipping if it is not suitable
or contains additives. Therefore, it is advisable not to add
chemical additives and not to use types of oil other than the
one indicated in the table of the engine technical specifi ca-
tions.
The engine oil, whether new or waste, can be hazardous.
In case of swallowing, it can be noxious for people and
pets. In the event of swallowing, seek medical aid imme-
diately; do not induce vomiting to avoid aspiration of the
product into the lungs. Short contacts with the engine oil
may irritate skin.
B
MAX
MIN
• Keep the engine oil out of reach of children and pets.
• Wear long-sleeve clothing and waterproof gloves when
topping up the engine oil.
• Wash with water and soap in the event the engine oil
comes into contact with skin.
• Recycle or dispose the waste oil properly.
3. Turn the oil cover back to its original position.
NOTE:___________________________________________
To check the engine oil level again, restart the engine, warm
it up for some minutes and then turn it off. Wait some min-
utes to allow the oil to fl ow downwards.
COPY - Moto GB - Grant Martland - grantmartland@motogb.co.uk
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