2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 drain bolt

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6 2. Remove the cowling stay by
removing the bolt.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:@ Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. @
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. @
7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.NOTE:@ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. @
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1. O-ring
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68. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
9. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.10. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
EC000072
CAUTION:@ l
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of a higher
grade than “CD”. In addition, do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
l
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
@11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient. @
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle. @12. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
13. Install the cowling stay by install-
ing the bolt.
14. Install the cowling.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.7 L
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.9 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L
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6 7. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.8. Loosen the radiator hose clamp
screw located at the left side of the
engine, and then pull off the hose
to drain the radiator.
9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:@ Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary. @
11. Connect the radiator hose, and
then tighten the clamp screw.
12. Pour the specified amount of rec-
ommended coolant into the radia-
tor and reservoir.
1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Screw clamp
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Total amount:
2.55 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.45 L
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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7
ECA00013
CAUTION:@ l
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
l
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
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Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
@NOTE:@ Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use. @
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
ECA00014
CAUTION:@ l
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
@
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
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