MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 79
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
– Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Info
Carry out this work with a cold engine.
– Turn handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figure 500137-10 p. 20)
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– Guide the hose coming down behind the engine into a suitable container.
Info
Water in the float chamber results in malfunctioning.
– Undo screw (turn it counterclockwise) a few turns and drain the fuel from the
float chamber.
– Tighten screw .
11.111Checking the engine oil level
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Condition
The engine is cold.
– Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the bottom edge of level viewer .
» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 82)
Condition
The engine is warm.
– Check the engine oil level.
The engine oil level is at the top edge of level viewer .
» If the engine oil level is below the specified level:
– Add engine oil. ( p. 82)
11.112Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning the oil screen x
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Drain the engine oil. x ( p. 80)
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Clean the oil screens. x ( p. 80)
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Remove the oil filter. x ( p. 81)
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Install the oil filter. x ( p. 82)
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Fill up with engine oil. x ( p. 82)
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