MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 87
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– Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
– Undo screw (turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from the
float chamber.
– Tighten screw .
13.105Checking the engine oil level
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
– Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the bottom edge of level viewer .
» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 90)
Condition
The engine is warm.
– Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the top edge of level viewer .
» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 90)
13.106Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen x
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Drain the engine oil. x ( p. 87)
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Clean the oil screens. x ( p. 88)
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Remove the oil filter. x ( p. 89)
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Install the oil filter. x ( p. 89)
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Fill up with engine oil. x ( p. 90)
13.107Draining the engine oil 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.
– Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.