Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
LEONARDO 250 - 300
2.7. ENGINE OIL
2.7.1. ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil at regular intervals, see 2.1.2 (PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE CHART).
IMPORTANT Use the recommended oil only, see 1.8.1 (TA-
BLE OF LUBRICANTS).
Do not overfill (top up beyond the "Max" level).
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
• Place the motorcycle on firm and level ground.
• Place the motorcycle on the centre stand.
WARNING
Allow the engine and exhaust system to cool
down before proceeding.
• Stop the engine and allow it to cool, before draining the
oil in the crankcase, so that the oil itself is also cool.
IMPORTANT Proceeding without the preceding precautions
risks mistaking the engine oil level.
• Unscrew and remove the cap/dipstick (1).
• Clean off any oil with a clean cloth.
• Completely insert the cap/dispstick (1) into the filler
hole, but do not screw it.
• Now remove the cap/dipstick (1) and read the oil level
off the dipstick.
Max = maximum level
Min = minimum level.
• The difference between the “MIN“ and “MAX“ levels is
about: 400 cc (24.4 cu in).
• The correct level is just below the "Max" mark.
WARNING
Do not overfill (beyond the "Max" mark) or let
level drop below the "Min" mark, as this will
cause severe engine damage.
• Top up as necessary.
TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
• Pour a small quantity of oil into the filler hole and wait a
minute to allow the oil to flow into the crankcase.
• Check the oil level, and top up again as necessary.
• Top up with small amounts of oil until the prescribed
level is reached.
• Tighten the cap/dipstick (1) securely at the end of the
operation.
IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle if insufficiently lubricated
or if the oil is dirty or of the wrong type, as this will increase
the wear of moving parts and can result in serious
damage.
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