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use and maintenance
Mojito 50/125/150 - Mojito Custom 50/125/150
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
AND TOPPING UP
Carefully read p. 26 (LUBRICANTS), p.
43 (MAINTENANCE) and p. 87 (LUBRIFI-
CANT CHART
).
Always check the engine oil level before
starting the vehicle.
CHECKING
NOTE
Position the vehicle on firm and
flat ground.
◆
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
!
WARNING
The engine and the components of the
exhaust system become very hot and
remain hot for some time after the en-
gine has been stopped. Before handling
these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and the
exhaust system have cooled down.
◆
Stop the engine and let it cool down, in
order to allow the oil to flow into the oil
pan and to cool down.
NOTE
The non-performance of the op-
erations described above may result in the
incorrect measurement of the engine oil
level.
◆
Undo and remove the oil engine filler
plug (2) and pull out the dipstick to check
oil level:
MAX
= maximum level;
MIN
= minimum level.
Difference between
“MAX”
and
“MIN”
is
about 300 cc (18.3 cu inches).
◆
For correct level, oil should be close to
≈ MAX ∆ marking.
!
CAUTION
Never fill over “MAX” mark and never
allow oil level to drop under “MIN” mark
otherwise the engine may seriously
damage.
◆
Top up, if necessary.
TOPPING UP
◆
Unscrew and remove the engine oil filler
cap (2).
◆
Pour a small amount of oil through the
filler hole (3) and then allow about a
minute for the oil to flow evenly into the
casing.
◆
Check oil level and top up, if necessary.
◆
Top up by pouring small amounts of oil to
the specified level.
!
CAUTION
When finished, fit the plug properly (2).
◆
Tighten the oil engine filler plug (2).
!
WARNING
Never ride if oil level is under “MIN” and
never use unclean or improper lubri-
cants as they cause early wear of mov-
ing parts and irretrievable damages.
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