18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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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 an effective exhaust extraction system when
starting or running the engine in an enclosed
space.
– Start the engine and check the response.
18.2 Checking 2-stroke oil level
Warning
Engine failure The engine will not be lubricated unless there is 2-stroke oil in the oil tank.
If the oil level warning light lights up, the 2-stroke oil is sufficient for the remaining tank of fuel.
– As soon as the oil level warning light lights up, ride for no longer than until the remaining fuel in the
tank is depleted.
– At the next opportunity add 2-stroke oil before you refuel.
– Time the oil pump if the 2-stroke oil hose has been removed or the 2-stroke oil tank has been fully
depleted in error.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Check the 2-stroke oil level in the oil tank.
Info
For one tank of fuel, the 2-stroke oil tank must be filled
up to at least the MINmarking
A
.
The 2-stroke oil tank must be completely if possible.
» If the 2-stroke oil level is too low:
– Add 2-stroke oil. ( p. 50)
18.3 Timing the oil pump
Warning
Engine failure The engine will not be lubricated unless there is 2-stroke oil in the oil tank.
If the oil level warning light lights up, the 2-stroke oil is sufficient for the remaining tank of fuel.
– As soon as the oil level warning light lights up, ride for no longer than until the remaining fuel in the
tank is depleted.
– At the next opportunity add 2-stroke oil before you refuel.
– Time the oil pump if the 2-stroke oil hose has been removed or the 2-stroke oil tank has been fully
depleted in error.
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