17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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17.3
Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen
Warning
Danger of scalding
Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
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In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
(FX 350)
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Remove the engine guard. (
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Main work
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Position an appropriate container under the engine.
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Remove oil drain plug
1
with the magnet and seal ring.
Info
Do not remove screws
2
.
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Remove screw plug
3
with oil screen
4
.
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Allow the engine oil to drain completely.
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Thoroughly clean the parts and the sealing surfaces.
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Position oil screen
4
with the O-rings on a pin wrench.
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Position the pin wrench through the drill hole of the screw
plug in the opposite section of the engine case.
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Push the oil screen all the way into the engine case.