2000 YAMAHA YZF1000 checking oil

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling removal and installation .......................... 6-5
Cowling A.............................................................. 6-5
Cowling B.............................................................. 6-5
Cowling C ............................................................. 6-6
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-9
Coolant ............................................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................... 6-12
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-14
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-15
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-16
Tires .................................................................... 6-16
Wheels................................................................ 6-19
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-20
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-21
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-22
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-23Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-23
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-24
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-24
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-24
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-25
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-25
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-25
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-26
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-26
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-27
Battery................................................................ 6-27
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-28
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-29
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-30
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-30
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-31
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-32
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-34
Troubleshooting chart......................................... 6-35
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for seve-
ral minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @
2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
maximum and minimum marks. If
the level is low, fill the engine with
sufficient oil to reach the specified
level.Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
3. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
4. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain boltLeft side view
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10-INDEXAAir filter ..................................................6-12BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-24
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-22
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-19CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-24
Carburetor adjustment ...........................6-14
Care.........................................................7-1
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................6-20
Clutch lever .............................................. 3-9
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Coolant ..................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 3-7
Cowling A ................................................6-5
Cowling B ................................................6-5
Cowling C ................................................6-6
Cowling removal and installation .............. 6-5DDiagnosis device......................................3-7
Dimmer switch .........................................3-8
Drive chain lubrication ............................6-24
Drive chain slack adjustment..................6-23
Drive chain slack check.......................... 6-23EEngine break-in........................................ 5-5
Engine oil ................................................. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-9
EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Powervalve)... 3-19FFront brake lever ................................... 3-10
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-15
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-26
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-31
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel indicator circuit check....................... 3-5
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) .............................. 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-28GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-8
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-8
Engine stop switch ............................. 3-9
Horn switch ........................................ 3-8
Lights switch ...................................... 3-9
Pass switch ........................................ 3-8
Start switch ........................................ 3-9
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-8
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-14
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8
IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-15
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Fuel indicator light...............................3-4
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Oil level indicator light .........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-21KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ............................................3-9
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-19MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level indicator circuit check .................3-3
Oil level indicator light ..............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Pass switch ..............................................3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .......6-2
Pre-operation check list............................. 4-1
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