APRILIA DORSODURO 2007, Service Station Manual

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Shut off the engine.
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Keep the vehicle upright with the two
wheels on the ground.
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Check the correct oil level through the
appropriate sight glass on the engine
crankcase.
MAX = maximum level.
MIN = minimum level
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The oil level is correct when it is close
to the "MAX" reference.
Replacement
Check the engine oil level frequently.
To change the oil:
CAUTION
HOT OIL IS MORE FLUID AND WILL DRAIN OUT MORE EASILY AND COMPLETELY; IDEAL
TEMPERATURE IS REACHED AFTER THE ENGINE HAS RUN FOR ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES.
OIL BECOMES VERY HOT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT; BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET BURNED
WHEN CARRYING OUT THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED BELOW.
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Use a cloth to wipe off any mud deposit
on the area next to the filler plug (1).
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Place a container with + 4000 cm³ (244
cu.in) capacity under the drainage plug
(2).
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Unscrew and remove the drainage
plug (2).
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Unscrew and remove the filler plug (1).
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Drain the oil into the container; allow
several minutes for oil to drain out com-
pletely.
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Replace the sealing washer of the
drainage plug (2).
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Remove any metal scrap attached to
the drainage plug (2) magnet.
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Screw and tighten the drainage plug
(2).
Maintenance
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