20 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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20.1 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Gear oil becomes very hot when the motorcycle is operating.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– If you have been scalded, hold the burn under lukewarm water immediately.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applica-
ble regulations.
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Drain the gear oil while the motor is warm.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle on a horizontal surface using the side
stand.
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
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Main work
– Position an appropriate container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
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Remove screw plug
2
with the seal ring.
– Let the gear oil drain fully.