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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 79
Warning
Environmental hazardಘImproper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
ದ Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
ದ Turn the handleb
of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figureb500137-10b P. 20)
No more fuel flows from the tank to the carburetor.
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ದ Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
ದ Undo the screwb
(turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from
the float chamber.
ದ Tighten screwb
.
Checking engine oil level
Info
The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
ದ Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
Engine is cold.
ದ Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil must be between the halfway mark and the top of the oil level
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» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
ದ Top up the engine oil. ( P. 81)
Changing engine oil and oil filter, cleaning engine oil screenb
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ದ Drain the engine oil and clean the engine oil screen. ( P. 79)
ದ Remove the oil filter. ( P. 80)
ದ Mount the oil filter. ( P. 80)
ದ Fill up with engine oil. ( P. 81)
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Warning
Danger of scaldingಘEngine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motocycle is driven.
ದ Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. If you scald yourself, hold the affected area under cold water immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazardಘProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ದ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Drain the engine oil only when the engine is warm.
ದ Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.