Sym ALA125CC, Manual

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SYM 2. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Engine Oil Capacity
Caution
Remove dipstick to check the oil level. If oil
level is below the lower limit mark, add oil to
the specified upper limit mark.
Oil change
Shut off the engine and remove dipstick.
Remove the oil drain plug on the bottom-left
of crankcase to drain oil.
After draining out oil, clean oil plug and its
+-gasket and reinstall. Replace the gasket if
it is damaged.
Torque value: 3.5~4.5 kgf-m
Caution
Add oil to the specified capacity.
Oil Viscosity: SAE 10W-30, recommended
using King-Mate serial oil.
Engine oil capacity:
Disassembly: 850cc
Change: 750cc
When checking for oil leak, run the engine at
idle speed for a few minutes, then check oil
capacity with dipstick.
Cleaning the oil strainer
Drain oil from engine, remove the strainer
cover, spring and strainer.
If there is an accumulation on the screen,
wash it off with suitable solvent
(recommended using compressed air).
Check O-ring for damage, replace if
necessary.
Reinstall strainer, spring, O-ring and strainer
cover.
Torque value: 1.0~2.0 kgf-m
The vehicle must be parked on a level
ground when checking oil capacity.
Run the engine for 2-3 minutes then stop,
wait about 2-3 more minutes allowing
engine oil to settle before checking the oil
level.
Warm up the engine. This will make the oil
flow out easily.
Oil drain plug
Dipstick
strainer cover
oil strainer
spring