Triumph Sprint ST ABS, Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Ensure that the low oil pressure warning light
extinguishes shortly after starting.
Turn off the ignition, check the oil level using
the method previously described, and top up
to between the minimum and maximum
level lines on the dipstick.
Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil
Filters
To protect the environment, do not pour oil
on the ground, down sewers or drains, or
into watercourses. Do not place used oil filters
in with general waste. If in doubt, contact
your local authority.
Oil Specification and Grade
Triumph high performance fuel injected
engines are designed to use 10W/40 or
15W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle
engine oil that meets specification API SH (or
higher) AND JASO MA.
Do not add any chemical additives to the
engine oil. The engine oil also lubricates the
clutch and any additives could cause the
clutch to slip.
Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-detergent
oil, castor based oils or any oil not
conforming to the required specification. The
use of these oils may cause instant, severe
engine damage.
Cooling System
To ensure efficient engine cooling, check the
coolant level each day before riding the
motorcycle, and top up the coolant if the level
is low.
Corrosion Inhibitors
To protect the cooling system from corrosion,
the use of corrosion inhibitor chemicals in the
coolant is essential.
If coolant containing a corrosion inhibitor is
not used, the cooling system will accumulate
rust and scale in the water jacket and radiator.
This will block the coolant passages, and
considerably reduce the efficiency of the
cooling system.
The anti-freeze recommended in the
Specification section, mixed 50/50 with
distilled water will provide the necessary
corrosion inhibition.
Caution
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the low
oil pressure warning light will illuminate. If
this light stays on when the engine is
running, stop the engine immediately and
investigate the cause. Running the engine
with low oil pressure will cause engine
damage.
Caution
A year-round type of anti-freeze is installed
in the cooling system when the motorcycle
leaves the factory. It is coloured green,
contains a 50% solution of ethylene glycol,
and has a freezing point of -35°C (-31°F).