17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 225
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in
unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
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.
Finishing work
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 217)
17.7 Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
– Check the engine oil level. ( p. 217)
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Main work
– Remove the dipstick 1 and add engine oil.
Condition
External temperature: ≥ 0 °C (≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 258)
Condition
External temperature: < 0 °C (< 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) ( p. 258)