APRILIA SR MAX 300 i.e., Manual

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Engine oil level
In 4-stroke engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bush-
es and the thermal group.
An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage
to the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and
certain consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly re-
flect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil
consumption increases). The replacement intervals provided for by the maintenance
programme are defined depending on the total content of oil in the engine and the
average consumption measured following standardised methods.
In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more fre-
quently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off
on long journeys. The scooter is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warn-
ing light on the instrument panel.
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Engine oil level check (03_01)
This operation must be carried out with the engine cold and following the procedure
below:
1) Rest the vehicle on the central stand and on a flat ground.
2) Make sure the rear suspension is set to the minimum preloading position.
3 ) Screw off cap/dipstick « A », dry it off with a clean cloth and reinsert it, screwing
down completely .
4) Remove the cap/dipstick « A » again and check that the level is between the MAX
and MIN marks; top-up if required.
If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot
engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least
10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.
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