Triumph Rocket 3 TFC 2020, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness,
irritation and dermatitis.
Used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer.
Always wear suitable protective
clothing and avoid skin contact with
used oil.
Warning
The oil may be hot to the touch.
Avoid contact with the hot oil by
wearing suitable protective clothing,
gloves, eye protection, etc.
Contact with hot oil may cause the
skin to be scalded or burned.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
replaced in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
To change the engine oil and oil filter:
• Warm up the engine thoroughly,
and then stop the engine. Secure
the motorcycle on the side stand on
level ground.
• Place an oil drain pan beneath the
engine.
• Remove the three sump plugs from
the bottom of the sump and allow
the engine oil to drain. Discard the
washers.
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1. Engine oil drain plugs
• Release the fixings, move the
radiator lower cowl forward to
disengage the upper retaining clips
and remove the lower cowl.
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1. Fixings
2. Lower cowl
3. Retaining clips
• Position the oil drain pan beneath
the engine oil filter.
Note
To access the oil filter, the radiator
lower surround will need to be pivoted
slightly forward.