3 - 5
INSP
ADJ
 
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION 
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing
the suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove: 
l 
Dipstick   
1 
4. Check: 
l 
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
dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge 
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
 
l 
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage. 
l 
Do not allow foreign material to enter the 
crankcase. 
Recommended oil:
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher  
  
:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 
10W-30 type SE/SF motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher  
õ  
:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 
20W-40 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. 
l 
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”  
b 
 or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage. 
l 
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the 
crankcase. 
5. Install: 
l 
Dipstick
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil
level once again.
NOTE:
 
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before 
inspecting the oil level. 
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 
1. Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
4. Remove: 
l 
Dipstick  
1 
  
l 
Drain 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)
a
b