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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
1.4
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine oil level:
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At least once every 500 miles (800 km).
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At every scheduled service interval.
NOTE
If engine uses more oil than normal or if vehicle is operated
under harsh conditions, check oil more frequently.
When checking or changing engine oil:
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Warm vehicle to normal operating temperature.
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Turn engine off.
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Hold motorcycle upright (not leaning on side stand) on a
level surface.
1.
Remove seat. See
2.35 SEAT.
2.
See
Figure 1-5.
Remove filler cap/dipstick from oil tank.
Wipe dipstick clean.
3.
Install filler cap onto oil tank. Make sure cap is fully
seated on tank.
CAUTION
Do not switch oil brands indiscriminately because some
oils interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior oils
or non-detergent oils can damage the engine.
4.
Remove filler cap again and check oil level on dipstick.
a.
Oil level should be between lower and upper dipstick
level marks.
b.
If oil level in tank is below lower mark of dipstick, add
oil to tank.
c.
Install filler cap/dipstick.
Recommended viscosity depends upon ambient temper-
ature. See
Table 1-6.
If it is necessary to add oil and Har-
ley-Davidson oil is not available, use an oil certified for
diesel engines. Acceptable diesel engine oil designa-
tions include CE, CF, CF-4 and CG-4. The preferred vis-
cosities for the diesel engine oils, in descending order,
are 20W-50, 15W-40 and 10W-40. At the first opportu-
nity, see a Buell dealer to change back to 100 percent
Harley-Davidson oil.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
5.
Install seat. See
2.35 SEAT.
Figure 1-4. Oil Filter and Mount (Typical)
Figure 1-5. Checking Oil Tank Level
Table 1-6. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-
DAVIDSON TYPE
VISCOSITY
HARLEY-
DAVIDSON
RATING
LOWEST
AMBIENT
TEMP.
COLD
WEATHER
STARTS
BELOW
50° F
H.D. Multi-Grade
SAE
10W40
HD 360
Below 40
°
F
(4°C)
Excellent
H.D. Multi-Grade
SAE
20W50
HD 360
Above 40
°
(4°C)
Good
H.D. Regular Heavy
SAE
50
HD 360
Above 60
°
(16°C)
Poor
H.D. Extra Heavy
SAE
60
HD360
Above 80
°
(27°C)
Poor
6076
Oil Filter
Oil Pressure
Switch
Lower Mark
Upper Mark
6083
Oil Tank
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