3 - 5
INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
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When checking the oil level make sure that
the motorcycle is upright.
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap just after
high speed operation. The heated oil could
spurt out causing danger. Wait until the oil
cools down to approximately 70 ˚C (158 ˚F).
2. Idle the engine more than 3 minutes
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and inspect the oil
level.
3. Remove:
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Dipstick
1
4. Inspect:
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Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Oil level is low
®
Add oil to proper
level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
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Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
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Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher
:
Yamalube 4 (10W30) or SAE
10W30 type SE/SF motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
õ
:
Yamalube 4 (20W40) or SAE
20W40 type SE/SF motor oil
010 30 50 70
90110
130
-20
-10 010
20 30 40
50
õ
˚C˚F
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
3 - 6
INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
l
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a or higher.
lDo not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
CAUTION:
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
6. Idle the engine more than 10 seconds
while keeping the motorcycle upright.
Then stop the engine and add the oil to
the maximum level.
7. Install:
lDipstick
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
2. Stop the engine and place an oil pan
under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
lDipstick 1
lDrain bolt (with gasket) 2
Drain the crankcase of its oil.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SE/SF” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122¡CTemp.
¡F
10W/30
10W/40
20W/40
20W/50
a
b
