SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18
119
(125 XC US)
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 61)
W00086-10
Main work
–
Remove gear oil drain plug
1
with magnet.
–
Remove filler plug
2
with the O-ring.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
– Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
–
Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and
a new seal ring.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug
with magnet
M12x1.5 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
– Fill up with gear oil.
Gear oil 0.80 l
(0.85 qt.)
Engine oil
(15W/50)
( p. 138)
–
Mount and tighten filler plug
2
together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check it for leaks.
Finishing work
– Check the gear oil level. ( p. 118)
(125 XC US)
– Install the engine guard. ( p. 62)
18.4 Adding the 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.