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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position. (Figure 500137-10
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
500256-10
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Direct the hose of the float chamber into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
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Undo the screw
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
the float chamber.
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Tighten screw
.
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Checking engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
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Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
200119-10
Condition
Engine is cold.
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Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
viewer
.
» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
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Top up the engine oil. (
9.112
Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screen
x
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Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen.
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Remove the oil filter.
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Install the oil filter.
x
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Fill up with engine oil.
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Draining engine oil, cleaning engine oil screen
x
Warning
Danger of scalding
Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
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Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.