Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > Foreword

In general terms, scheduled maintenance can be carried out by the owner; however, some operations may require specific tools and technical training. For periodic maintenance, servicing or technical advice, contact an Official Moto Guzzi Dealer for prompt and accurate service.

WARNING

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED TO INDICATE IN REAL TIME ANY ACTIVATION FAILURE STORED IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MEMORY.

ANY TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS SET TO "ON", THE "GENERAL ALARM" WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNS ON FOR THREE SECONDS.

IF THE WARNING LIGHT TURNS OFF, IT MEANS THAT THERE ARE NO MALFUNCTIONS.

NOTE

CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECIFIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK USE.

Engine oil level check

Check the engine oil level frequently.

NOTE CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECIFIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK USE.

THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM.

CAUTION

DO NOT LET THE ENGINE IDLE WITH THE VEHICLE AT A STANDSTILL TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AND OBTAIN THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE OIL.

PREFERABLY CHECK THE OIL AFTER A JOURNEY OF AFTER TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 15 Km (10 miles) IN EXTRA-URBAN CONDITIONS (ENOUGH TO WARM UP THE ENGINE OIL TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE).

• Shut off the engine.
• Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the earth.
• Using the relative opening on the engine casing, check the oil level.

MAX (top notch) = maximum level.
MIN (bottom notch) = minimum level

• The level is correct if it reaches the "MAX" level.

Engine oil top-up

If the engine oil needs to be topped up, proceed as follows:

• Unscrew and remove the cap.

CAUTION

ONLY USE ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDED ON THE PRODUCTS TABLE.

• Pour in the necessary quantity of engine oil to reach the correct level.

CAUTION

DO NOT ADD ADDITIVES OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCES TO THE OIL. WHEN USING A FUNNEL OR ANY OTHER ELEMENT, MAKE SURE IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAN.

Engine oil change

CAUTION

THE ENGINE OIL MUST BE CHECKED AND CHANGED BY AN Official Moto Guzzi Dealership

Engine oil filter replacement

CAUTION

THE ENGINE OIL FILTER MUST BE CHECKED AND CHANGED BY AN Official Moto Guzzi Dealership

Bevel gear pair oil level

Check the cardan shaft oil level regularly; change the oil at the specified intervals according to the scheduled maintenance table

To check:

• Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the earth.
• Unscrew and remove the level plug.
• Check that the oil level is on the rim of the hole of the level plug. Top-up if oil is below the specified level.

CAUTION

CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE SEALING WASHER OF THE LEVEL PLUG IN CASE OF CHECK OF THE OIL IN THE CARDAN SHAFT TRANSMISSION UNIT.

IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE SUCH WASHER AT AN AUTHORISED Moto Guzzi Dealer.

CAUTION

TO TOP-UP OR CHANGE THE OIL IN THE CARDAN SHAFT TRANSMISSION UNIT, CONTACT AN Authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer.

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