APRILIA ETV mille, Workshop Manual

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ETV mille
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Release 00/2004 - 04
2.12 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Read 0.5.1 (GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND
INFORMATION) and 1.2.2 (ENGINE OIL) carefully.
Check engine oil level at regular intervals. Change oil
after the first 1000 km (625 mi) and every 7500 km (4687
mi) or 8 months afterwards, see 2.12 (ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER CHANGE).
WARNING
Oil should be changed more frequently when riding
in dusty conditions.
On motorcycles used for competition trials, change
oil every 3750 km (2343 mi).
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
NOTE
Oil flows more easily when warm. Let the engine
warm up for about twenty minutes to facilitate total
drainage.
CAUTION
In order to avoid burns, allow the engine and silencer
to cool down completely before proceeding to
change oil and filter.
NOTE
Place the motorcycle on firm and level ground.
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Remove the radiator spoiler, see 7.1.24 (REMOVING
THE LOWER SUMP GUARD).
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Place a container (1) under the drain plug (2) located
on the tank (3). Container capacity should be greater
than 4000 cu cm.
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Release and remove the drain plug (2) located on the
tank (3).
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Release and remove the filler cap (4).
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Drain the oil into the container (1). Let the last of the oil
drip out for several minutes.
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Inspect the sealing washer of the drain plug (2) located
on the tank (3) and replace it if needed.
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Refit and tighten the drain plug (2).
Torque wrench setting for drain plug (2): 15 Nm
(1.5 kgm).
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Place the container (1) under the crankcase, under the
engine drain plug (5).
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Undo and remove the engine drain plug (5).
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Drain the oil into the container (1). Let the last of the oil
drip out for several minutes.
WARNING
Do not release oil into the environment.
Dispose of oil through a waste oil reclamation firm.
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Clean off any metal debris sticking to the drain plug (5)
magnet. Refit and tighten the plug.
Torque wrench setting for drain plug (5): 20 Nm
(2.0 kgm).
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