CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

CAUTION

Changing engine oil and engine oil filter can prove difficult; these operations are best left to experienced mechanics.

If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi

Authorised Dealer. If you wish to perform these operations yourself, follow these instructions. Carefully read page 42 (ENGINE OIL) and page 57 (MAINTENANCE).

NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions. Periodically check engine oil level, change the oil every 10000 km (6250 mi), see page 62 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL LEVEL).

To change oil:

NOTE Warm oil is more fluid and will drain out more easily and completely; ideal temperature is reached after engine has been running for about 20 minutes.

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CAUTION

Oil becomes very hot when engine is warmed up; beware of scalds during the procedure described below.

u Place a container with more than 4000 cu. cm. capacity under the drain plug (1). u Unscrew and remove the drain plug (1). u Unscrew and remove the filler plug (2). u Drain the oil into the container; allow several minutes for oil to drain out completely. u Check the sealing washers of the drain plug (1) and replace them if needed. u Remove any metal debris collected by the drain plug (1) magnet. u Tighten the drain plug (1).

Drain plugs (1) tightening torque: 12 Nm (1.2 kgm).

CAUTION

Do not dispose of oil in the environment. Dispose of engine oil stored in a sealed container - through the nearest waste oil reclamation firm or through the supplier.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER

NOTE Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, or on rough road surfaces.

Change the engine oil filter every 10000 km (6250 mi) or anyway each time you change the engine oil.