18
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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18.1
Changing the fuel screen
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Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
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Clean the plug-in connection
of the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve.
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Disconnect the plug-in connection of the fuel line.
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Pull fuel screen
out of the connecting piece.
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Insert the new fuel screen all the way into the connecting piece.
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection of the fuel line.
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and check the response.
18.2
Checking the engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level can be checked when the engine is cold or warm.
Preparatory work
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil is at a level between the lower edge
and the middle
of
the level viewer.
» If the engine oil is not up to the lower edge
of the level viewer:
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Add engine oil. (
Condition
The engine is at operating temperature.
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Check the engine oil level.
Info
After switching off the engine, wait one minute before checking the
level.
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