18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 92
The engine oil is at a level between the lower edge
A
and the upper edge
C
of the level viewer.
» If the engine oil is not up to the lower edge
A
of the level viewer:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 94)
18.3 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen x
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 64)
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Main work
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
– Remove oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
Info
Do not remove screws
A
on both sides.
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– Remove plug
2
with oil screen
3
and the O-rings.
– Completely drain the engine oil.
– Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surfaces.
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– Position oil screen
3
with the O-rings on a pin wrench.
– Insert the pin wrench through the drill hole of the screw plug and into the engine
case on the opposite side.
– Push the oil screen all the way into the engine case.