PIAGGIO Ape TM, Instructions Manual

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13_05
Oil change and oil filter replacement (13_04, 13_05)
Engine oil cartridge replacement (Diesel version)
To gain access to the oil cartridge proceed as follows:
1 . Remove the engine inspection door (or lift the metal alloy plate);
2 . Drain the engine crankcase;
3 . Remove the filtering body « F »;
4 . Lubricate the new cartridge seal and screw it in as far as it will go, and then tighten
it by hand by half a turn;
5 . Fill up with fresh oil, then start the engine whilst inspecting for oil leaks.
WARNING
TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE ENGINE, FILL THE FILTER WITH NEW OIL BE-
FORE PROCEEDING TO THE REASSEMBLY.
IN CASE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTER, THE AMOUNT OF OIL CON-
TAINED INTO THE CRANKCASE IS OF ABOUT 2.8 LITRES (THE TOTAL CIRCUIT
CAPACITY IS 3.5 LITRES).
WARNING
USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARES SERIOUSLY IMPAIRS THE VEHICLE PER-
FORMANCE AND LIFE.
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