Michael Stuck

OL # 263

Technical Communications

Professor Cari Ogden

December 27, 2010

Introduction

Description of Equipment

Materials & Equipment Required

Directions for changing the oil

Troubleshooting

This will be what we change the oil in today

The instructions in this pamphlet will help you

change the motor oil in a motorcycle. Following

these steps will ensure a hassle free way to

accomplish this task.

Read each step one at a time until all tasks are

complete. All tools and materials will be

addressed as you progress through the

pamphlet. Each time an oil change is required,

use this pamphlet to complete the task in 10 to

15 minutes.

This document should be used in any situation

that mechanical direction is needed.

Note!

A trained mechanic is a very useful in any

vehicle related task.

Caution!

Before beginning, ensure that the vehicle is

properly secured on level ground. Use proper

eye, ear, and skin protection when encountering

any type of chemicals.

Parts of the motorcycle that will be

used:

Dip Stick/Fill hole

(Located on right side top of engine)

Drain Plug

(Located on bottom of engine)

Oil Sight Glass

(Located on right hand side of engine)

Dip Stick/Fill

Hole

Sight Glass

Drain Plug

Before beginning the oil change gather the following material.

Motorcycle stand or equivalent to secure vehicle

Drain pan to catch old motor oil

3/8 drive ratchet

3/8 inch extension

17mm socket

1 oil funnel

1 qt. 10w-30 motor oil

(owners preferred motor oil may be used)

Stands

Ratchet,

Extension &

Socket

Oil

Drain Pan

Once all the material and parts are located let’s

begin:

1.) Secure motorcycle on level ground. Use

stands to prevent falling.

2.) Place drain pan under motorcycle.

3.) Remove drain plug with 17mm socket.

4.) Allow motor oil to drain until oil stops

draining.

5.) Reinstall drain plug and tighten with 17mm

socket.

Securing

Vehicle

Step 1

Draining oil into pan Steps 2, 3, 4 & 5

Continuing our oil change:

6.) Remove fill plug.

7.)Place oil funnel in fill plug hole.

8.) Poor 1 qt. 10w-30 motor oil into funnel/fill

hole.

Steps 6 & 7

Funnel

Fill Hole

Step 8

Continuing our oil change:

9.) Check oil sight window.

Note!

(Oil should be half way up the window. If not add additional oil up to half way mark.)

10.) Reinstall fill plug.

11.) Start engine for 1 to 2 minutes.

12.) Inspect oil sight window to ensure proper level one last time.

Note!

(Add oil if needed. Does not have to be exactly half way, Not too much though!)

Step 9 Add to Half Way Mark

Steps 10, 11, & 12 Proper oil level

Finishing up:

13.) Clean up materials and dispose of oil

waste.

14.) Enjoy until next oil change is required.

Frequently asked Questions.

Q) I do not have a level area to secure the

vehicle?

A) Level areas are best suited for this task.

Ensure vehicle will not fall over on the area

available.

Q) The drain plug is rounded off and not

loosening?

A) Try using a set of vise grips to clamp on

drain plug. This will eliminate the wrench

slipping and enable the plug to loosen.

Drain Plug

Level Area

Q: The oil has drained for many minutes and continues to drip?

A: There will always be some additional fluid that will be left over. The drain plug can be installed and new oil installed.

Q: The oil is past the very top of the sight glass?

A: If the oil level is overfilled, it should be drained and refilled. More oil than necessary could damage the engine.

Q: Where is the proper place to dispose of old motor oil?

A: Used motor oil may be dropped off at most Oreilly’s Auto Parts Stores and others for proper disposal.