MOTO GUZZI V 11 SPORT, Workshop Manual

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ASHING THE OIL MESH FILTER
After the first 300/1000 mi (first oil and filtering cartridge
replacement) and thereafter every 18000 mi, it is advisable
to wash the mesh oil filter in the oil sump.
To wash the mesh filter, follow the below procedures:
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Position a suitable pan under the oil sump to collect
the used oil
• Drain all the oil as described in the “Engine oil
replacement” paragraph in this chapter;
• Remove the oil cartridge filter as described in the “Oil
cartridge filter replacement ” in this chapter;
• Unscrew and remove the union “E” for the oil
recirculation piping;
• Unscrew the 14 screws “A” fastening the oil sump “B”
to the crankcase;
• Remove the oil sump ”B”;
• Remove the mesh filter “C” by unscrewing the fastening
screws “D”;
• Wash the mesh filter in a bath of gasoline;
• Blow-dry the filter using a jet of compressed air;
• Refit the mesh oil fitler in the oil sump;
• Refit the oil sump onto the crankcase, tighten the 14
fastening screws to the prescribed (section B, chapter
4) torque and remember to insert the gasket;
N.B.
Always replace the oil sump gasket with a new
one.