MAINTENANCE
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness,
irritation and dermatitis.
Used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer.
Always wear suitable protective
clothing and avoid skin contact with
used engine oil.
Warning
The engine oil may be hot.
Avoid contact with the hot engine
oil by wearing suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye protection.
Contact with hot engine oil may cause
the skin to be scalded or burned.
The engine oil and filter must be
replaced in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Note
The sump guard must be removed
before starting this procedure, see
page 129.
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1. Engine oil filter
2. Engine oil drain plug
To change the engine oil and engine oil
filter:
▼ Warm up the engine thoroughly,
and then stop the engine and
secure the motorcycle in an upright
position on level ground.
▼ Place an oil drain pan beneath the
engine.
▼ Remove the engine oil drain plug.
▼ Unscrew and remove the engine
oil filter using Triumph service tool
T3880313. Dispose of the old engine
oil filter in an environmentally
friendly way.
▼ After the engine oil has completely
drained out, install a new sealing
washer to the drain plug. Install and
tighten the drain plug to 18 lbf ft
(25 Nm).