18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 112
18.3 Draining the gear oil
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
Only drain the gear oil while the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 80)
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
B02174-10
Main work
(All 125/200 models)
–
Remove the gear oil drain plug with magnet
.
–
Remove gear oil drain plug
.
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Clean the gear oil drain plug thoroughly.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
–
Mount the gear oil drain plug with magnet
and the seal ring and tighten.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Mount gear oil drain plug
with the seal ring and tighten.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
B02175-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Remove the gear oil drain plug with magnet
.
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Clean the gear oil drain plug with the magnet thoroughly.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
–
Mount the gear oil drain plug with magnet
and the seal ring and tighten.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
18.4 Refilling with gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.