16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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16.1 Checking the gear oil level
Condition
The engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
–
Remove screw
1
.
– Check the gear oil level.
Gear oil must not run out of the hole.
The gear oil level is at the lower edge of the hole.
» If the gear oil level is below the hole:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 105)
» If gear oil runs out:
– Correct the gear oil level.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level
check
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
16.2 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
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Main work
–
Remove oil drain plug
1
with the magnet.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
– Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
– Mount and tighten the oil drain plug with the magnet and a
new seal ring.
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