Triumph Bonneville T100, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine Oil
Warning
Motorcycle operation with insufficient,
deteriorated, or contaminated engine
oil will cause accelerated engine
wear and may result in engine or
transmission seizure.
Seizure of the engine or transmission
may lead to sudden loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
In order for the engine, transmission,
and clutch to function correctly,
maintain the engine oil at the correct
level, and change the engine oil and
oil filter in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
Engine Oil Level Inspection
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short period of time.
Always operate the motorcycle in the
open air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Warning
If the engine has recently been
running, the exhaust components may
be hot to the touch.
Contact with the hot components may
cause damage to exposed skin.
To avoid skin damage, always allow the
hot parts to cool before touching the
exhaust system.
Caution
Running the engine with insufficient
engine oil will cause engine damage.
If the low oil pressure indicator
remains on, stop the engine
immediately and investigate the
situation.
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4
2
1
1. Filler plug
2. Sight glass
3. Maximum limit
4. Minimum limit
To inspect the engine oil level:
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Start the engine and run at idle for
approximately five minutes. Stop the
engine and wait for at least three
minutes to allow the engine oil to
settle.