NSR 150 SP Owner's Manual: Transmission Oil

Transmission Oil

(Refer to the maintenance precautions)

Good transmission oil has many desirable qualities. Use only high detergent, quality motor oil certified on the container to meet or exceed requirements for API Service Classification SE, SF or SG.

Viscosity:

Viscosity grade of transmission oil should be based on average atmospheric temperature in your riding area. The following provides a guide to the selection of the proper grade or viscosity of oil to be used at various atmospheric temperatures

OIL CHANGE

Transmission oil quality is the chief factor affection engine service life. Change the transmission oil (1) when specified by the maintenance schedule.

NOTE:

Change transmission oil with the engine at normal operating temperature and the

motorcycle with upright position to assure complete and rapid draining.

1.    Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.

2.    Stop the engine, place an oil drain pan under the crankcase. Remove the oil filler cap (1) and drain plug (2).

WARNING

A warmed-up engine and the oil in it are hot; be careful not to burn yourself.

3.    With the ignition switch OFF, operate the kick starter several times to drain any oil which may be left in the engine.

4.    After the oil has completely drained, make sure the sealing washer on the drain plug is in good conditions.

5.    Install the drain plug to the specified torque. Drain plug torque: 21 N.m (2.1 kgf.m, 15 Ibf.ft)

6.    Fill the crankcase with recommended grade oil; approximately: 0.7 I (0.7 US qt, 0.8 Imp qt)

7.    With the motorcycle upright on level ground, start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Stop the engine and check that the oil level is at the upper level mark in the inspection window with the motorcycle upright position.

8.    If required, remove the oil filler cap and add the specified oil up to the upper level mark. Do not over fill. Install the oil filler cap. Check for oil leaks.

CAUTION:

Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.

NOTE:

Please dispose of used transmission oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the rubbish or pour it on the ground.