Warning: Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contamination which can cause cancer. Wear suitable clothing and avoid skin contact. The engine oil and filter must be replaced in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop the engine.
2. Place an oil pan beneath the engine.
Warning: The oil may be hot to the touch. Contact with hot oil may cause the skin to be scalded or burned.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
1. Oil drain plug; 2. Oil filter
4. With the motorcycle on level ground, and on the sidestand, allow the oil to completely drain.
5. Unscrew and remove the oil filter using Triumph service tool T3880313.
6. Dispose of the old filter in an environmentally friendly way.
7. Apply a smear of clean engine oil to the sealing ring of the new oil filter.
8. Fit the oil filter and tighten to 10 Nm using Triumph service tool T3880313.
9. After the oil has completely drained out, fit a new sealing washer to the drain plug. Fit and tighten the plug to 25 Nm.
10. Fill the engine with new oil of the type and grade listed previously and in the specification section.
11. Start the engine and allow it to idle for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Caution: Raising the engine speed above idle before the oil reaches all parts of the engine can cause engine damage or seizure. Only raise engine speed after running the engine for 30 seconds to allow the oil to circulate fully.
12. Ensure that the oil pressure warning light extinguishes shortly after starting.
Caution: If the engine oil pressure is too low, the low oil pressure warning light will illuminate. If this light stays on when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and investigate the cause. Running the engine with low oil pressure will cause engine damage.
13. Stop the engine and check the oil level. Adjust if necessary.
Disposal of Used Engine Oil
To protect the environment, do not pour oil on the ground, down sewers or drains, or into water courses. Dispose of used oil sensibly. If in doubt contact your local authority.