Triumph Trident - Engine Oil and Filter Change

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Engine Oil and Filter Change
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness,
irritation and dermatitis.
Used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer.
Always wear suitable protective
clothing and avoid skin contact with
used oil.
Warning
The engine oil may be hot.
Avoid contact with the hot engine oil
by wearing suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye protection.
Contact with hot engine oil may cause
the skin to be scalded or burned.
Warning
If the engine has recently been
running, the exhaust components may
be hot to the touch.
Contact with the hot components may
cause damage to exposed skin.
To avoid skin damage, always allow the
hot parts to cool before touching the
exhaust system.
The engine oil and engine oil filter must
be replaced in accordance with
scheduled maintenance requirements.
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2
1. Oil filter
2. Oil drain plug
To change the engine oil and engine oil
filter:
▼ Warm up the engine thoroughly, and
then stop the engine and secure the
motorcycle in an upright position on
level ground.
▼ Place an oil drain pan beneath the
engine.
▼ Remove the oil drain plug.
▼ Unscrew and remove the oil filter
using Triumph service tool T3880313.
Dispose of the old oil filter in an
environmentally friendly way.
▼ Apply a thin smear of clean engine oil
to the sealing ring of the new oil
filter. Install the oil filter and tighten
to 89lbfin (10Nm).
▼ After the oil has completely drained
out, install a new sealing washer to
the drain plug. Install and tighten the
drain plug to 18lbfft (25Nm).