Malaguti Madison3 125, Owner'S Manual

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Fig. 28
Min
A
Ver. 125cc. Ver. 250cc.
Max
Min
Max
5.4 ENGINE OIL
Check oil level every 5,000 km (3,100 mi) or 10 months
every 3,000 km (1,860 mi) or 6 months
for 125cc version
As far as four-stroke engines are concerned, engine oil is used to
lubricate distribution components, base bearings and thermal
unit.
An insufficient amount of oil can seriously damage the
engine.
In all four-stroke engines, deterioration of the oil and a certain
consumption are to be considered normal. Consumption, in par-
ticular, strictly relates to conditions of usage (oil consumption in-
creases if the vehicle is used with the throttle fully open).
To prevent trouble, check the oil level more frequently with re-
spect to the indications given in the MAINTENANCE TABLE, es-
pecially before long journeys.
The vehicle features a control system that activates the “OIL
BAR” alarm signal of the digital instrument board in the event of
trouble.
Checking oil level
This check should be performed when the engine is cold, as
described below:
• Place vehicle on a level surface on its centre stand. Start engine
and wait until it reaches running temperature.
• Turn engine off and wait for about 5 or 10 minutes for oil to drain
into oil sump.
• Remove cap-dipstick (A - Fig. 28) from engine crankcase and
clean it. Refit it and screw firmly down.
• Remove cap-dipstick again, and check that oil level is included
between MIN and MAX notches, as shown in fig. 28.
If level is insufficient, top up with oil.
• After checking, refit cap-dipstick, screwing it firmly into its seat.
• Total amount of engine oil:
1,300 cm
3
(1,100 cm
3
for 125cc
version).
• Recommended oil: Q8 FORMULA EXCEL SAE 5W40
When checking the oil level, make sure the vehicle is
upright; slight tilting may alter readings.
If you need to check the level when engine is warm, re-
member that level line will be lower. It is best to wait at
least 10 minutes from stopping engine in order to have a
correct reading.