Checking And Topping Up Transmission Oil Level - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 Manual Del Usuario

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CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
Read page 26 (LUBRICANTS), page 41
( M A I N T E N A N C E ) a n d p a g e 7 5
(LUBRICANT CHART).
NOTE
Place the vehicle on firm and
level ground.
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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.
WARNING
T h e e n g i n e a n d e x h a u s t s y s t e m
components stay hot for some time
even after the engine has been stopped.
Wear heat gloves before handling these
components or allow for the engine and
the exhaust system to cool down.
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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick
(1).
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Clean the part in contact with the oil with
a clean cloth.
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Tighten the plug/dipstick (1) fully into the
filler opening.
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Extract the plug/dipstick (1) again and
check oil level on the dipstick:
MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.
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Correct level is achieved when the oil
reaches or is just below the dipstick
MAX level mark.
CAUTION
Oil level must be between the MAX and
MIN level marks. Incorrect oil level will
cause severe engine damage.
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Top up if needed.
TOPPING UP
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Pour a small quantity of oil into the filler
opening. Allow one minute for oil to flow
into the crankcase.
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Check level and top up if needed.
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Top up with small quantities of oil until
obtaining the correct level.
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When finished, tighten the plug/dipstick
(1).
USE SAE 80W/90 OIL EXCEEDING THE
API GL3 SPECIFICATION.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle when lubricant
levels are low or lubricant has become
contaminated. Use specified lubricants
only. Improper lubrication will lead to
working parts fretting, resulting in
irreparable damage.
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