FLUIDS
Engine Oil Level Verification
NOTICE
The Spyder roadster has a dry sump
type lubrication system. To obtain a precise
reading of the engine oil level, you must follow
this procedure.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Open the seat. Refer to
OPENING THE SEAT
in the
EQUIPMENT
subsection.
3. The engine needs to idle for at least 30 seconds
at normal operating temperature prior to verify-
ing the oil level.
NOTE:
Adjusting the oil level on a cold engine will
result in overfilling.
4. Stop engine.
5. Unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
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1. Oil dipstick
2. Oil filler tube
6. Wipe off the dipstick.
7. Reinsert and
completely screw in
the dipstick.
8. Unscrew and remove the dipstick again.
9. Check the oil level on the dipstick.
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1. Upper mark (F)
2. Lower mark (add)
3. Operating range
NOTE:
At
the
lower
mark
(add),
500 ml
(.5 qt (U.S. liq.))of oil is required to reach upper
mark (F).
Clutch Fluid (SM6 Model)
Recommended Clutch Fluid
Use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
An opened container may be contaminated or may
have absorbed moisture from the air.
Clutch Fluid Level Verification
The clutch fluid reservoir is near the reverse but-
ton on the left handlebar.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Set the handlebar straight in order to position
the top of clutch fluid reservoir horizontally.
3. Wipe clean the cap area.
4. Use the Phillips head screwdriver located in the
toolkit.
5. Unscrew cap retaining screws.
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6. Carefully remove cap. Pay attention not to drop
the cap seal.
7. Look inside the reservoir to see the fluid level.
8. Check clutch fluid level inside the reservoir:
– The fluid must be flush to the fill level line
(protuberance on the reservoir wall).
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