APRILIA atlantic 500 Manuale Utente

use and maintenance Atlantic 500

MIN

MAX

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
Read page 26 (LUBRICANTS), page 40
(MAINTENANCE) and page 74 (LUBRICANT
CHART).

CHECKING LEVEL

NOTE

Place the vehicle on firm and level

ground.

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Place the vehicle on the centre stand.

The engine and exhaust system components
stay hot for some time even after the engine
has been stopped. Wear heat gloves before
handling these components or allow for
the engine and the exhaust system to cool
down.

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Stop the engine and let it cool down. This
will allow the oil to settle into the oil pan
and cool down.

NOTE

Accurate oil level measurement is

only ensured when the above procedures
are observed.

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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick (1).

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Clean the part in contact with the oil with
a clean cloth.

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Tighten the plug/dipstick (1) fully into the
filler hole (2).

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Extract the plug/dipstick (1) again and
check oil level on the dipstick:

MAX = maximum level;
MIN = minimum level.

The difference between the MAX and MIN
level is about:
– 400 cc

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Correct level is achieved when the oil
reaches or is just below the dipstick MAX
level mark.

Oil level must be between the MAX and MIN
level mark. Incorrect oil level will cause se-
vere engine damage.

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Top up if needed.

TOPPING UP

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Pour a small quantity of oil into the filler
opening (2). Allow one minute for oil to
flow into the crankcase.

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Check level and top up if needed.

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Top up with small quantities of oil until
obtaining the correct level.

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When finished, tighten the plug/dipstick (1).

Do not use the vehicle when lubricant levels
are low or lubricant has become contaminated.
Use specified lubricants only. Improper
lubrication will lead to working parts fretting,
resulting in irreparable damage.

WARNING

CAUTION