Malaguti SPIDER MAX RS 500, Service Manual

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13 02/08
ENGINE OIL
• 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.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
This check should be performed when the engine is cold, as described below:
1) Park the vehicle on flat ground and put it on its centre stand (even a slight inclination may alter results).
2) Unscrew the cap/dipstick (A), dry it with a clean cloth and refit it, wrenching it firmly in place.
3) Remove the cap/dipstick and make sure the level falls betwe en the MAX and MIN notches; if necessary, top up
with Q8 FORMULA EXCEL SAE 5W40 oil.
T
he M
AX level notch corresponds to quantity of about 1700 cm3 of oil in the engine.
If you need to check the level when the engine is warm, remember that the level line will be lower. It is best to wait at least 10 minutes from stopping the
engine in order to have a correct reading.
The vehicle features a control system that activates the “LOW OIL PRESSURE” alarm signal of the digital instrument board in the event of trouble.
TOPPING UP
Before topping up, check the oil level and in no case allow the level to rise above the MAX notch.
• Topping up to level falling between the MIN and MAX marks means using about 400 cm3 of oil.
Never allow the level to rise above the MAX mark! This may seriously damage the engine, due to excessive internal pressure.
• Every 3000 km, it is recommended to have the engine oil checked.
ALARM MESSAGE (LOW OIL PRESSURE)
The digital instrument board features a control system displaying a “LOW OIL PRESSURE” message (B - § 3.11.6). The message appears when the vehicle is turned on to
signal that the check function is working. The message disappears automatically after a few seconds. It will only reappear during vehicle use if there is actually a low oil
pressure problem.
If the message appears when you are braking, when the engine is idling or when curving, stop the vehicle, check the oil level and top up if necessary.
Every 3,000 km, the message OIL is displayed on the digital instrument board. This warning light indicates that it is time to change the engine oil. This
warning light is displayed on the instrument board until the indicated operation is carried out.
Waste oil is toxic for the environment, therefore we suggest you contact an Authorised Service Centre for disposal according to the rules in force.
every 3000 km or 6 months
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