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ENGINE OIL
PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING!
The gear oil is:
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harmful by inhalation, if swallowed or in
contact with skin, with possible serious con-
sequences;
- irritating to skin;
- harmful for the environment.
To be avoided:
- contact with skin;
- inhalation of vapours;
- ingestion;
- release to the environment;
- exposure to air.
If swallowed do
NOT induce vomiting but seek
medical advice immediately (first aid post),
indicating the cause and how the accident oc-
curred.
After contact with skin, wash the affected part
immediately with soap and water, repeating the
operation until there are no more residues.
In case of contact with eyes or ears, rinse the
affected parts immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice immediately (first aid
post), indicating the cause and how the accident
occurred.
After contact with clothes, remove contaminated
articles and wash immediately with plenty of
water and soap. Substitute the contaminated
clothes, which must be cleaned appropriately as
soon as possible.
If gear oil is accidentally spilt on the floor or in
other areas, clean the contaminated area.
Always wear latex gloves to protect hands when
carrying out maintenance.
Always close the gear oil cap properly after every
topping up.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DISPOSE OF THE OIL AT A SPECIAL WASTE
COLLECTION POINT.
The used gear oil must be put in a sealed con-
tainer and taken to the nearest service station or
to a waste oil collection point where it will be
disposed of correctly.
CHECKING THE GEAR OIL LEVEL
The vehicle must be placed on firm and level
ground so that measurements are correct.
The level must be controlled with the engine
cold. If the vehicle has just been used, it is advis-
able to wait at least ten minutes for the engine
to cool so that the oil circulating in the crankcase
settles and cools.
It is advisable to wear a pair of gloves for this
operation.
Place the motorcycle upright with both wheels
resting on the ground.
NOTE:
do not check the oil level with the motor-
cycle resting on its stand.
Remove the control screw (1) located in the
right-hand part of the crankcase; the oil level is
correct when it does not exceed the bottom lip
of the hole.
NOTE
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the level must never exceed the bottom lip
of the hole or be below the same. In the first case
the excess oil would leak out and in the second
case the engine could be severely damaged.
Top up if necessary.
TOPPING UP
For the type of gear oil to be used, see page 135
(LUBRICANTS) under: Gear oil.
- Unscrew and remove the filler cap (2).
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Pour in a small amount of oil and wait ap-
prox. one minute for the oil to flow uniformly
inside the crankcase.
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Repeat topping up with small amounts of
oil and check that the correct level has been
reached.
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When the level is correct, screw the cap (2)
back on and the level control screw (1).
