Eton VECTOR 250R - Manual (Page 14)

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Changing the engine oil
The engine oil requires changing every
1800Mi / 3000KM and at the start of each
riding season to protect the engine.
The following steps should be followed
when changing the engine oil.
1. Place a oil catch pan directly below
the engine crankcase.
2. Remove the crankcase drain plug
located on the bottom of the crankcase
on the underside of the unit.
3. Remove the engine oil dipstick
located on the right hand side of the
crankcase directly below the
transmission shift lever.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely (15-
30min).
5. Reinstall the crankcase drain plug
and torque to 7-10lb-ft.
6. Fill the crankcase with SAE10W-30
automotive grade engine oil through the
dipstick hole. 1.2 liters / 1.2 quarts.
7. Reinstall the engine oil dipstick and
finger tighten
8. Dispose of used oil at a proper
recycling station as required by law.
Engine Cooling System
The Vector engine is a liquid jacketed cooled
engine. Cooling is accomplished by
circulating liquid coolant from the engine coolant
jacket through a radiator located at the front of
the unit. If is very important to keep the radiator
fins clean and free of debris and mud to prevent
engine overheating which can cause engine
damage or failure. You need to routinely clean
the radiator by using a pressurized spray of water.
Maintaining the coolant level is also a very
important process to ensure proper engine
cooling. The coolant level should be checked
before each riding session and the coolant
replaced at the beginning of each riding season.
Proper maintenance of the cooling system will
prevent the engine from overheating and freezing.
Coolant should be change every 2 years.
Checking the level
With the unit parked on level ground, remove the
front grill cover and check that the coolant level
in the reserve tank is between the upper and
lower limit indicator lines. If the coolant level is
near or below the lower limit add coolant to raise
the coolant level to the upper limit indicator line.
Coolant should be a mixture of distilled water
and anti-freeze.
CAUTION: Add coolant through the reserve
tank. The coolant system runs under pressure.