Lexmoto Echo - Owner's Manual > Engine Oil, Transmission Oil

Engine oil

Checking the oil level

CAUTION

Checking the oil while the engine is cold will lead to a wrong measurement and therefore the wrong oil quantity. In order to avoid engine damage, never exceed the maximum oil level nor let it drop below the minimum level.

NOTE

Make sure that the scooter during oil-level checks stands level in all respects. Even the slightest inclination towards the side will produce measurement errors.

• Stop the warmed-up engine, wait for approx. 5 minutes and hold the scooter up-right.
• Propping up the scooter on the parking stand.
• Stop the engine and remove the oil filler cap (1) on the lower right of the crank-case.
• Clean the oil filler cap at the MIN-MAX aera with a clean rag.

CAUTION

For checking the oil level only insert the oil filler cap and don't screw in! Otherwise there will be a wrong measurement in order to avoid engine damage.

• The oil level must be between the minimum and maximum marks.
• Tighten the oil filler cap by hand.

If required, replenish the engine oil SAE 15 W/40 via the oil level up to the MAX level mark.

• When change new engine oil, open the oil hole screw (2), till all engine oil is flow out, then tighten the screw (2) and add new oil via the oil level up to the MAX. level mark.
• Tighten the oil filler cap (1).

Engine oil

CAUTION

Do not use additives. Since the oil also serves to lubricate the clutch, do not use car engine oils supplemented with friction modifiers (such energy-conserving oils can lead to the clutch slipping). Use a suitable, light engine oil for scooters , such as Motorex SAE 15W/40 mineral oil API (SG or higher).

• If required, replenish the engine oil (for classification and viscosity, see the table) via the oil-filler opening up to the maximum level marking.

Recommended grade:

Per API: SG or higher or also with additional release status: ACEA A3/96 (CCMC G5)

Recommended viscosity:

Viscosity depends on the outside temperature.

For short while, the temperature may exceed or fall short of the limits of the SAE grades.

The recommended viscosity grade SAE 15 W/40 covers the ambient temperature range -15 C to + C and therefore represents the optimum for out latitudes.

Checking the transmission oil level

• Stop the warmed-up engine, wait for approx. 5 minutes.
• Propping up the scooter on the parking stand.
• Remove the oil filler screw (1) and check if the oil level is below the oil-filler opening.
• If required, replenish transmission oil Hypoid SAE 85W-90 via the oil-filler opening.
• When change new transmission oil, open the oil hole screw (2),till all transmission oil is flow out, then tighten the screw (2) and add new oil via the oil-filler opening.
• Tighten the oil filler screw (1).

Checking the steering bearings

NOTE

The telescopic fork should not jam up when turned and it should swing back lightly to both end positions.

• Pull the hand brake to block the front wheel brake.
• Hold the handlebar with both hands and try to move the handle bar (1) back and forth.

If the fork column bearing shows noticeable play, it must be adjusted by a specialised dealer.

Checking the telescopic fork

• Pull the hand brake to block the front wheel brake.
• Now pump the fork girders several times up and down using the handlebar.
• The suspension should respond perfectly.
• Check the fork girders for oil leaks.

NOTE

If damage to the telescopic fork or the spring strut is found have the motorbike examined by a professional dealer.

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