Maintenance
20
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
specifi ed level.
Fill the oil via the fi ll orifi 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 fi ll the crankcase above the maximum
level indicated on the gauge.
Replacing the oil fi lter cartridge
• Place a pail under the fi lter.
• Remove the oil fi lter cover
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with a key.
• Remove the oil fi lter cartridge inside its casing
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• Clean the fi lter support in order to prevent impurities
from entering the engine.
• Apply a fi ne layer of oil over the rubber seal of the new
cartridge.
• Remove the fi lter cartridge
• Install new cartridge, tighten it with a torque of 25 Nm.
• After replacing the fi 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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