17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 79
17.1 Changing the fuel screen x
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
– Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
– Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
– Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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– Thoroughly clean plug-in connection 1 of the fuel line using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve.
– Disconnect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
– Pull fuel screen 2 out of the connecting piece.
– Push the new fuel screen all the way into the connecting piece.
– Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and check the response.
17.2 Checking the engine oil level
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.
The engine oil level is between A and B.
» If the engine oil level is below marking A:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 82)
» If the engine oil level is at marking B or above:
– Correct the engine oil level.
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