17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 107
– Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
– Check the gear oil level. ( p. 105)
17.3 Adding gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
M01341-10
Main work
(TC 125)
–
Remove gear oil monitoring screw
.
S01276-10
(TC 250, TX 300)
–
Remove gear oil monitoring screw
.
401955-11
–
Remove filler plug
.
– Add gear oil until it emerges from the drill hole of the gear oil monitoring screw.
Engine oil (SAE 10W/40) ( p. 128)
– Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
Guideline
(TC 125)
Screw, gear oil level check M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
(TC 250, TX 300)
Screw, gear oil level check (TC 250) M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Screw, gear oil level check (TX 300) M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten filler plug
.
Finishing work
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
– Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running
the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.