2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback Owner's Manual (Page 66 of 152)

2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback Owner's Manual
Posted on 15 Mar, 2016
Model: 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback
Pages: 152
File size: 3 MB

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Checking and Adding Oil
Oil level cannot be accurately measured on a cold engine.
For pre ride inspection, with motorcycle leaning on jiffy
stand on level ground, oil should register on dipstick
between arrows when engine is cold. Do not add oil to
bring the level to the FULL mark on a COLD engine.
(00185a)
See Checking Engine Oil Level. Dipstick is located on lower right side of engine.
Oil Level Cold Check
Perform engine oil level COLD CHECK as follows:
1. See Checking Engine Oil Level. For pre ride inspection with the vehicle resting on the jiffy
stand on level ground, remove engine oil filler cap. Wipe off the dipstick and insert it back
into the oil pan and tighten cap securely.
2. See Engine Oil Dipstick. Remove the dipstick and note the level of the oil. Oil level should
register between the two marks on the dipstick. If oil level is at or below the lower arrow, add
only enough oil to bring the level in the middle of the two marks (1) on the dipstick.
NOTES:
Clean oil from dipstick threads. If oil is present on threads, it can weep past the dipstick O
ring. This condition may be incorrectly diagnosed as an oil leak.
See Engine Oil Dipstick. For cold check level, do not exceed mid point on dipstick when
filling with oil.
3. Replace filler cap and tighten securely.
Oil Level Hot Check
Perform engine oil level HOT CHECK as follows:
1. Ride motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature.
2. With the vehicle resting on the jiffy stand on level ground, allow engine to idle for 1 2
minutes. Turn engine off.
3. Remove and wipe off the dipstick. Insert and tighten cap securely.
4. Refer to Recommended Engine Oils. Remove the dipstick and note the level of the oil.
Add only enough oil to bring the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Use


General
Year 2012
Make Harley-Davidson
Model Switchback
Language English
Pages 152
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 3 MB

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