Top up if necessary.
TOPPING UP
For the type of gear oil to be used, see (LUBRI-
CANTS) under: Gear oil.
- Unscrew and remove the filler cap (2).
- Pour in a small amount of oil and wait approx.
one minute for the oil to flow uniformly inside the
crankcase.
- Repeat topping up with small amounts of oil and
check that the correct level has been reached.
- When the level is correct, screw the cap (2) back
on and the level control screw (1).
CHANGING THE OIL
The oil should be changed when the engine is
warm (to facilitate drainage), proceeding as de-
scribed below.
- Place the vehicle on firm and level ground.
- Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels resting
on the ground.
- Place a container with a capacity of over 1000 cm3
under the drain plug (3).
- Unscrew and remove the drain plug (3) and the
filler cap (2).
- Let the oil flow out and then drip for a few minutes
into the container.
- Remove any metal residues attached to the mag-
net on the drain plug.
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It is recommended that the drain plug sealing
washer be replaced every 12000 km (or every time
the gear oil is changed).
- Close the drain plug (3). Torque wrench setting for
drain plug (4): 15 Nm (1.5 kgm).
- Pour 750 cm of gear oil into the filling hole (2), see
(LUBRICANTS).
- Refit the filler cap (2).
- Start the vehicle, see (STARTING) and let it idle for
a short period to allow the gear oil to circulate.
- Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
CAUTION:
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Close the filler cap and drain plug
well and make sure there is no oil
leak.
Wipe away any drops or smears of
oil left from putting in the oil.
Periodically check for leaks around
the gasket of the crankcase cover.
Do not use the vehicle if the lu-
bricant level is insufficient or the
lubricant is dirty since this would
accelerate wear and tear of the
moving parts and could lead to ir-
reparable damage.