APRILIA RX 125, Service Station Manual

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TIGHTEN UP THE FILLER CAP AND MAKE SURE THE OIL DOES NOT SEEP.
CHECK REGULARLY THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE CRANKCASE COVER GASKET.
DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH CONTAMINATED OR
INCORRECT LUBRICANTS AS THIS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING
PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE.
Replacement
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Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes; in this way, it is easier to drain the oil during
the subsequent drainage stage.
CAUTION
PARK THE VEHICLE ON SAFE AND LEVEL GROUND.
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Stop the engine.
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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Keep the vehicle upright with both
wheels on the ground.
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Place a container with suitable capaci-
ty 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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Remove any metal scrap attached to
the drainage plug (2) magnet.
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Check and if necessary, replace the
drainage plug (2) sealing washer.
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Screw and tighten the drainage plug
(2).
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Pour gearbox oil through the filler
opening (1).
Characteristic
Gearbox oil
600 cm³ (36.61 cu.in)
RX SX 125
Maintenance
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