Operation Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 112
E00367-10
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
–
Remove gear oil monitoring screw

.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
» If no gear oil runs out:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 114)
–
Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check
(125 XC‑W EU)
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
Screw, gear oil level check
(150 XC‑W US)
M6 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
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(All 250/300 models)
– Detach the foot brake lever spring.
–
Remove gear oil monitoring screw

.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
» If no gear oil runs out:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 114)
– Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
– Attach the foot brake lever spring.
18.3 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Drain the gear oil while the engine is at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
(All Six Days models, EXC AU)
– Remove the engine guard. ( p. 75)
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
– Place a suitable container under the engine.