TM RACING 2012 TM 100 MX, User And Maintenance Manual

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FRAME AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE FRAME AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE
TRANSMISSION OIL
TM use and recommended Bel-Ray Gear Saver SAE 80W.
WARNING
LOW OIL LEVEL, LOW QUALITY OIL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS LONGER
THAN THOSE ESTABLISHED, CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE EN -
GINE.
CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL (A)
WARNING
WHEN CHANGING THE OIL, CLEAN THE MAGNET OF THE OIL DRAIN BOLT
The oil must be changed with the engine at working temperature.
THE ENGINE AT WORKING TEMPERATURE AND THE OIL INSIDE ARE VERY
HOT - PAY ATTENTION, BURNS HAZARD.
Position the motorcycle on a flat surface, loosen and unscrew the cap
(1) positioned on the lower face of the engine and allow the oil to flow
into a container.
BEWARE OF HOT OIL!
Clean the cap and incorporated magnet well.
After the oil has flowed out completely, clean the sealing face, remount
the cap together with the seal and tighten at 20 Nm. Replace the seal
if it is damaged.
Quantity of oil after replacement: 500-550 cc
Quantity of oil after a complete engine overhaul: 600 cc
INSPECTION OF THE REED VALVE
The reed valve, situated between the cylinder and the manifold, should
be inspected whenever the engine is serviced.
Remove the carburettor and manifold, and take out the reed valve; check
the carbon parts are not damaged.
DANGER
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