6.1 Engine oil replacement
Important
• Place engine on horizontal surface to ensure accurate
measurement of oil level.
NOTE: Perform this operation with warm engine, to get a
better fluidity of the oil and get a full discharge of oil
and impurities contained in it.
1 - Loosen the oil filler cap A.
2 - Remove the oil dipstick B (Fig. 6.3).
3 - Remove oil drain plug D from pump E.
4 - Start pump E and drain the oil in the engine.
5 - Drain oil in an appropriate container.
(For the exhausted oil disposal, refer to
Par. 6.9 DISPOSAL and SCRAPPING).
6 - Tighten the drain oil plug D (tightening torque at 10 Nm).
7 - Perform the operation described in Par. 6.2.
8 - Add the type oil recommended (Tab. 21 and Tab. 2.2).
9 - If the plug A is not accessible, use the oil filler cap C.
10 - Fit and remove the oil dipstick B to check the level.
Pour in fluid until reaching the MAX level mark.
11 - Upon completion, reinstall the oil dipstick B completely.
12 - Tighten the cap A or C.
Important
• Do not exceed the MAX level on the dipstick.
• Do not use the engine with the oil level below the MIN.
Danger
Disconnect the negative wire (-) from the battery to avoid accidental engine starting.
Important
• Before proceeding with operation, read Par. 3.2.2