Engine Oil/Filter. TRIUMPH T509 Speed Triple, T595 Daytona

Maintenance and Adjustment

1. Sight Glass

2. Filler

3. Filler Plug

ENGINE OIL

In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function correctly, maintain the engine oil at the correct level, and change the oil and oil filter in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

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WARNING: Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated engine wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure. Seizure of the engine or transmission may lead to loss of control and an accident.

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Oil Level Inspection

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Stop engine, then wait for at least

10 minutes to allow the oil to settle.

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NOTE:

The oil level is indicated by a sight glass situated at the bottom of the clutch cover on the right hand side of the motorcycle. When the oil level is correct, the level of oil should be between the two lines marked on the clutch cover to the right of the sight glass.

The actual level is indicated when the motorcycle is level and upright, not on the side stand.

If the oil level is too low, remove the plug situated in the upper rear side of the clutch cover.

Add oil, a little at a time, until the oil begins to show in the sight glass.

Then adjust to the correct level and refit the plug.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

With the motorcycle on level ground, allow the oil to completely drain.

Unscrew and remove the oil filter using the Triumph service tool

T3880310.

Discard the oil filter.

Apply a smear of clean engine oil to the sealing ring of the new oil filter.

Fit the oil filter and tighten to 12 Nm.

After the oil has completely drained out, fit a new sealing washer to the engine drain plug. Fit and tighten the plug to 25 Nm.

Fill the engine with new oil of the type and grade listed in the specification section.

Start the engine and allow to idle.

1. Oil Drain Plug

2. Oil Filter

Oil and Oil

Filter Change

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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.

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Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop the engine.

Place an oil pan beneath the engine.

Remove the engine drain plug.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

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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.

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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.

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CAUTION: Triumph high performance fuel injected engines are designed to use semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification

API SH.

Do not add any chemical additives to the engine oil. The engine oil also lubricates the clutch and any additives could cause the clutch to slip.

Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-detergent oil, castor based oils or any oil not conforming to the required specification. The use of these oils may cause instant, severe engine damage.

Ensure no foreign matter enters the crankcase during an oil change or top-up.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

COOLING

SYSTEM

To ensure efficient engine cooling, check the coolant level each day before riding the motorcycle, and top up the coolant if the level is low.

Corrosion Inhibitors

To protect the cooling system from rust and corrosion, the use of corrosion inhibitor chemicals in the coolant is essential.

If coolant containing corrosion and rust inhibitor chemicals is not used, the cooling system will accumulate rust and scale in the water jacket and radiator. This will block the coolant passages, and considerably reduce the efficiency of the cooling system.

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WARNING: Use coolant mixture containing corrosion inhibitors and anti-freeze suitable for aluminium engines and radiators.

Always use the anti-freeze in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.

Coolant mixture which contains antifreeze and corrosion inhibitors contains toxic chemicals which are harmful to the human body. Never swallow anti-freeze or any of the motorcycle coolant.

Coolant Change

Have the coolant changed by an authorised

Triumph dealer in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Radiator Hoses

Check the radiator hoses for cracks or deterioration, and hose clips for tightness in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Have your authorised

Triumph dealer replace any defective items.

CAUTION: A permanent type of antifreeze is installed in the cooling system when the motorcycle leaves the factory. It is coloured blue, contains a 50% solution of ethylene glycol, and has a freezing point of

-35°C (-31 *F

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Radiator and Cooling Fan

Check the radiator fins for obstructions by insects, leaves or mud. Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water.

the fan. Contact with the rotating fan

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CAUTION: Using high pressure water, such as from a car wash facility, can damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator’s efficiency.

Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorised accessories, either in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the radiator airflow can cause overheating, resulting in engine damage.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

1. Expansion Tank

2. Tank Cap

3. ‘MAX’ Mark

4. ‘MN’ Mark

Coolant Level

Inspection

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WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the radiator is hot and also under pressure. Contact with this hot, pressurised coolant will cause scalds and skin damage.

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Position the motorcycle on level ground and in an upright position.

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Remove the seat.

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Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The coolant level must be between the ‘MAX’ and ‘MIN’ marks.

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If the level of coolant is too low, remove the cap from the expansion tank, and add coolant mixture through the filler opening to the ‘MAX’ mark. Refit the cap.

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If the coolant level is being checked because the coolant has overheated, also check the level in t h e r a d i a t o r a n d t o p - u p i f necessary.

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In an emergency, water alone can be added to the cooling system.

However, the coolant must be returned to the correct mixture ratio as soon as possible.

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CAUTION:

Distilled water m u s t b e u s e d w i t h t h e antifreeze (see specification for antifreeze) in the cooling system.

If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale accumulation in the water passages, and considerably reduces the efficiency of the cooling system.

If coolant must be added often, or the expansion tank runs dry, there is probably a leak in the system. Have the cooling system inspected by your authorised Triumph dealer.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

1. Throttle Grip

2 . 2-3mm

3. Upper Adjuster Locknut

4. Adjuster

THROTTLE GRIP

The throttle grip controls the throttle valves in the throttle bodies.

If the throttle cable is incorrectly adjusted, either too tight or too loose, the throttle may be difficult to control and performance will be adversely affected.

Check the throttle grip free-play in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements and make adjustments as necessary.

Inspection

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Check that there is 2-3 mm throttle grip free-play when lightly turning the throttle grip back and forth.

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If there is an incorrect amount of free-play, adjustments must be made.

1. Locknut

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Adjuster (Throttle Body End) cable could interfere with the throttle function resulting in loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident.

Adjustment

NOTE:

Minor adjustments can be made using the adjuster near the twist grip end of the throttle. Where a correct setting cannot be achieved in this way, the adjuster at the throttle body end must be used.

Disconnect the battery negative

(black) lead first.

Set the cable adjuster at the twist grip end such that it has an equal amount of adjustment in each direction.

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Set the adjuster at the throttle body end of the cable to give 2-3 mm of play at the twist grip. Tighten the locknut.

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Make any minor adjustments as necessary to give 2-3 mm of play using the adjuster at the twist grip end of the cable. Tighten the locknut.

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WARNING: Ensure that both the adjuster locknuts are tightened.

A loose throttle cable adjuster could cause the throttle to stick leading to loss of control and an accident.

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Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.

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Refit the seat.

CLUTCH

The motorcycle is equipped with a cable operated clutch.

If the clutch lever has excessive free-play, the clutch may not disengage fully and cause difficulty in changing gear and clutch drag. Conversely, if the clutch lever has insufficient free-play the clutch may not engage fully, causing clutch slip.

Clutch lever free-play must be checked in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Inspection

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Check that there is 0.4-0.8 mm clutch lever free-play as shown in the diagram above.

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If there is an incorrect amount 01 free-play, adjustments must be made.

1. Lever

2. 0.4-0.8 mm

Adjustment

Loosen the knurled locknut at the lever end of the clutch cable and turn the adjuster sleeve until the correct amount of clutch lever free-play is achieved.

Tighten the knurled locknut against the clutch lever assembly.

If correct adjustment cannot be made using the lever adjuster, use the cable adjuster at the lower end of the cable.

Loosen the adjuster locknut.

Turn the outer cable adjuster to give

0.4-0.8 mm of free-play at the clutch lever.

Tighten the locknut.

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