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Maintenance operations
Remove the filler plug (2) and fill with the recommended oil (Sect. C 2,
). Fill until the oil reaches
the MAX mark on the sight glass.
Refit the filler plug (2). Run the engine at idling speed for several minutes.
Check for oil leaks. Check that the oil pressure light on the instrument panel switches off several seconds after the
engine has been started. If this is not the case, switch off and trace the fault.
Switch off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to settle. Check the oil level and top up to MAX mark, if
necessary.
Refit any parts you have removed.
Checking valve clearances
Proceed as described under Section N 4.1,
Checking and adjusting valve clearance
.
With the valve in the rest position, slide a feeler gauge between opening rocker arm and shim to measure clearance.
Values must be as follows:
Opening rocker arm
Intake
:
(A)
Nominal
0.10-0.15 mm
In operation 0.05-0.15 mm
Exhaust
:
(A)
Nominal
0.10-0.15 mm
In operation 0.05-0.15 mm
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