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Checking the engine oil level

Condition
The engine is at operating temperature
Preparatory work
- Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
Main work
- Check the engine oil level.

Info After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the level.

The engine oil must be between the A and B markings
» When the engine oil level is below the A marking:
     - Add the engine oil.
» When the engine oil level is above the B marking:
     - Correct the engine oil level.

Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screens

Warning Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
- Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.

- In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.

Warning Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regula- tions.


Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.


Preparatory work
- Remove the front spoiler.
- Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.


Main work
- Place a suitable container under the engine.
- Remove oil drain plug 1 with the O-ring.
- Remove oil screen 2 with the O-ring.
- Remove screw plug 3 with oil screen 4.
- Completely drain the engine oil.
- Thoroughly clean the oil drain plugs and oil screens.
- Position oil screen 2 and mount and tighten oil drain plug 1 with the O-ring.


Guideline

Oil drain plugM24x1.515 Nm
- Mount and tighten screw plug 3 with oil screen 4 and the O-ring.


Guideline
Oil screen screw plug, small M17x1.512 Nm
- Remove screws 5. Remove oil filter cover 6 with the O-ring.
- Pull oil filter 7 out of the oil filter housing.
- Completely drain the engine oil.
- Thoroughly clean the parts and sealing surface.


- Insert new oil filter 7.
- Lubricate the O-ring of the oil filter cover. Mount oil filter cover 6.
- Mount and tighten the screws.
  Guideline

Screw, oil filter coverM612 Nm

Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.

- Remove filler plug 8 and the O-ring from the clutch cover, and fill up with engine oil.

Engine Oil1.65 L (1.8 L during Overhaul)
- Install and tighten the oil filler plug with O-ring.

Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling 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 that it is oil-tight
Finishing work
- Fit the front spoiler
- Check the engine oil level

Adding engine oil

Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.

Main work
- Remove the oil filler plug 1 with the O-ring from the clutch cover and fill up with engine oil.

Engine oil (SAE 10W50)

Info
In order to achieve optimal engine performance, it is not advisable to mix differ- ent engine oils. We recommended changing the engine oil when necessary.
- Install and tighten the oil filler plug with the O-ring.

Danger Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling 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 that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
- Fit the front spoiler
- Check the engine oil level.