16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 70
16.5 Draining the gear 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 gear oil only when the engine is warm.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
– Remove the oil drain plug with magnet 1.
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Thoroughly clean the oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
– Mount and tighten the oil drain plug with magnet and seal ring.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
16.6 Filling up with gear oil x
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
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Main work
– Remove screw cap 1 and fill up with gear oil.
Gear oil 0.20 l (0.21 qt.) Gear oil (ATF Dexron 3) ( p. 81)
– Mount and tighten screw cap.
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 that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
– Check the gear oil level. ( p. 69)
16.7 Adding gear oil x
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
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