Specifications

Routine maintenance operations

Release 00 2002-09

chap. 2

2-14

Atlantic 500

• Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).

• Unscrew and remove the engine oil cartridge filter

(3).

Never use the vehicle with insufficient lubrication

or with contaminated or inappropriate lubricants,

as these accelerate wear on moving parts and

may cause irreparable damage.

The oil used contains substances hazardous to

the environment; therefore, to change the engine

oil contact an aprilia dealer, who will dispose of

the used oil in compliance with current regula-

tions.

• Unscrew and remove the oil drain plug (4) and let

all of the engine oil flow out.

• Install a new oil cartridge filter (3), being careful to

lubricate the O-ring gaskets on the filter with oil.

• Tighten the engine oil drain plug (4).

• Fill through the filling hole (2) with approximately

103.7 cu.in (1700 cc) of engine oil.

• Tighten the oil level dipstick (1).

• Start the vehicle and let it run for a few minutes.

Shut it off and let it cool. Check the engine oil level

again using the dipstick (1), and top up if neces-

sary, without ever exceeding the “MAX” level.

When topping up and changing oil, use new oil of

the type 5/W 40 synthetic oil SAE that exceeds API

ST specifications.

WARNING

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP THE TRANSMIS-

SION OIL LEVEL

Carefully read LUBRICANTS, MAINTENANCE and

LUBRICANT CHART.

NOTE

Place the vehicle on a flat, hard surface.

• Place the vehicle on the center stand.

The engine and exhaust system components

become very hot, and remain hot for some time

even after the engine has been shut off. Before

handling these components, wear insulating

gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust sys-

tem have cooled down.

WARNING