17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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17.2
Checking the gear oil level
Condition
Engine stopped a few minutes ago.
Preparatory work
–
Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
–
Check the gear oil level in level viewer
1
.
The gear oil level is between the upper
A
edge of the level
viewer and the bottom
B
edge of the level viewer.
» If the gear oil level is below the bottom
B
edge of the level
viewer:
–
Add the gear oil. (
17.3
Adding the gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
–
Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Main work
–
Remove filler plug
1
.
–
Add gear oil until the gear oil level in level viewer
2
is between the
upper
A
and lower
B
edge.
Gear oil (API GL
‑
5, SAE 75W/90) (
–
Mount and tighten filler plug
1
.
17.4
Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding
Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
–
In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
Info
The gear oil drain plug is located on the left side of the underside of the engine.
To facilitate draining, there is a hole in the engine guard at the level of the gear oil drain plug.