Maintenance
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Lubrication circuit
Checking the oil level
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Attention! :
Carry out these operations with the engine
stopped. Hot oil and hot surfaces can burn.
If oil of a different brand or viscosity to the previous oil is
used, drain the old oil. Never mix two different types of oil.
Observe the recommended draining intervals.
The oil level should be within the range indicated on the oil
gauge. To check the oil level:
• Start the engine and let it run at idle for several minutes.
• Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
• Remove and wipe down the gauge rod.
• Re-insert it and then remove it.
• Check whether the oil level is between the two notches.
If the level is too low, add more oil until reaching the
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ed level.
Fill the oil via the
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ll ori
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ce situated on the top of the engine.
Add the oil slowly and wait several minutes before checking
the level again. This allows the oil to run into the engine
crankcase.
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Attention ! :
Do not
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ll the crankcase above the maximum
level indicated on the gauge.
Replacing the oil
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lter cartridge
• Place a pail under the
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lter.
• Remove the oil
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lter cover
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with a key.
• Remove the oil
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lter cartridge inside its casing
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.
• Clean the
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lter support in order to prevent impurities
from entering the engine.
• Apply a
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ne layer of oil over the rubber seal of the new
cartridge.
• Remove the
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lter cartridge
• Install new cartridge, tighten it with a torque of 25 Nm.
• After replacing the
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lter, check that the engine oil is not
leaking through the seal and check the oil level using the
gauge. Add oil if necessary.
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