Operation Manual

18 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 114
(All Six Days models, EXC AU)
– Install the engine guard. ( p. 75)
18.4 Adding gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Main work
(All 125/150 models)
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Remove gear oil monitoring screw
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E00366-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Remove gear oil monitoring screw
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Remove filler plug
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– Add gear oil until it emerges from the drill hole of the gear oil monitoring screw.
Engine oil (15W/50) ( p. 141)
– 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)
Screw, gear oil level check (All
250/300 models)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten filler plug
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Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the
engine.
– Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
Finishing work
– Check the gear oil level. ( p. 111)