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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
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• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of “CD” or higher and do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap “1”
(along with the O-ring)
• Engine oil drain bolt “2”
(along with the O-ring)
•Gasket “3”
4. Drain:
• Engine oil
(completely from the crankcase)
5. If the oil filter cartridge is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
a. Remove the oil filter cartridge “1” with an oil
filter wrench “2”.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil filter wrench
90890-01426
Oil filter wrench
YU-38411
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