18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
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Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and
inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and
death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check the response.
18.2 Checking 2-stroke oil level
Warning
Engine failure The engine will not be lubricated unless there is 2-stroke oil in the oil tank.
If the oil level warning light lights up, the 2-stroke oil is sufficient for the remaining tank of fuel.
– As soon as the oil level warning light lights up, ride for no longer than until the remaining fuel in the
tank is depleted.
– At the next opportunity add 2-stroke oil before you refuel.
– Time the oil pump if the 2-stroke oil hose has been removed or the 2-stroke oil tank has been fully
depleted in error.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Check the 2-stroke oil level in the oil tank.
Info
For one tank of fuel, the 2-stroke oil tank must be filled
up to at least the upper edge
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The 2-stroke oil tank must be completely filled if possible.
» If the 2-stroke oil level is too low:
– Add 2-stroke oil. ( p. 43)
18.3 Priming oil pump
Warning
Engine failure The engine will not be lubricated unless there is 2-stroke oil in the oil tank.
If the oil level warning light lights up, the 2-stroke oil is sufficient for the remaining tank of fuel.
– As soon as the oil level warning light lights up, ride for no longer than until the remaining fuel in the
tank is depleted.
– At the next opportunity add 2-stroke oil before you refuel.
– Time the oil pump if the 2-stroke oil hose has been removed or the 2-stroke oil tank has been fully
depleted in error.