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Periodic Maintenance Operations

Release 00 2002-09

chap. 2

2-12

Atlantic 500

ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil after the first 1,000 km (625 mi)

or at the end of the running in period, and then every

3,000 km (1,875 mi). Change the oil every 6000 km

(3,750 mi), see RENEWING THE ENGINE OIL AND

ENGINE OIL FILTER.

NOTE

Use oil with specifications 5/W 40, see (TA-

BLE OF LUBRICANTS).

When topping up the engine oil, never exceed the

“MAX” mark.

CHECKING AND RESTORING THE ENGINE OIL

LEVEL

Carefully read LUBRICANTS, MAINTENANCE and

LUBRICANT CHART.

CHECK

NOTE

Position the vehicle on firm and flat ground.

• Position the vehicle on the centre stand.

The engine and the components of the exhaust

system become very hot and remain hot for some

time after the engine has been stopped. Before

handling these components, wear insulating

gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust

system have cooled down.

• Switch off the engine, let the oil flow into the

crankcase and allow the engine and the oil to cool

down.

NOTE The non-performance of the operations de-

scribed above may result in the incorrect measure-

ment of the engine oil level.

• Unscrew and extract the plug/ dipstick (1).

• Clean the part in contact with the oil with a clean

cloth.

• Tighten the plug/ dipstick (1) completely, screwing

it into the filling hole (2).

• Withdraw the plug/ dipstick (1) again and read the

oil level on the dipstick itself:

MAX = maximum level;

MIN = minimum level.

The difference between “MAX” and “MIN” is about: –

400 cc (24.4 cu.in)

• The level is correct if the oil reaches approx. the

“MAX” mark on the dipstick.

CAUTION

WARNING

MIN

MAX