Gilera RCR 50, Manual

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Gearbox oil level (03_01, 03_02, 03_03)
Check the oil level at the time indicated in the vehicle maintenance table. Be sure that
the vehicle is in vertical position, then, extract the oil level dipstick «
1 » placed on the
right side engine cover. This level indicates the essential minimum oil for the correct
working of the engine, but the optimum oil level is over that, it is advisable to check
that there is, at least, 650 cc of oil in the casing. If more oil is necessary, use only oil
with the same specifications as the one already in the engine.
CAUTION
ENGINE OIL IS TOXIC. DISPOSE IT PROPERLY
Replacement:
Replace oil for the first time after 1.000 Km are covered and, successively, every
10.000 Km. Replacement must be made with a warm engine. Once the load cap
«1» is removed, unscrew also the drainage cap «2» on the crankcase central section
and «3» on the cover on the right side of the same crankcase and let the oil flow.
Unscrew, the drainage cap and refill with 0,65 litres of oil. Once the operation is com-
plete, check the level and lock the refilling cap. Use recommended oil only.
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