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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 85
9.112Draining gear oil, cleaning gear oil screen x
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil only when the engine is warm.
– Stand the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
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– Place a suitable container under the engine.
– Remove the gear oil drain plug .
– Remove the gear oil screen plug .
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with a magnet.
– Thoroughly clean the drain plug and gear oil screen with a magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
– Refit gear oil drain plug with seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Mount and tighten the gear oil screen drain plug .
Guideline
Plug, gear oil screen M16x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
9.113Filling up with gear oil x
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
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– Remove the screw cap and fill up with gear oil.
Gear oil 0.90 l (0.95 qt.) Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 105)
– Mount and tighten screw cap .
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
– Check the gear oil level. ( p. 84)