2002 YAMAHA XV1600A drain bolt

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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-10)
2. Shift pedal (page 3-7)
3. Starter (choke) knob (page 3-12)
4. Fuel cock (page 3-11)
5. Rider seat (page 3-12)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)7. Helmet holder (page 3-13)
8. Rear turn signal lights (page 6-38)
9. Tail/brake light (page 6-38)
10. Fuses (page 6-35)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view11. Passenger footrest
12. Passenger seat
13. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
14. Fuel tank (page 3-9)
15. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
16. Headlight (page 6-36)
17. Front turn signal lights (page 6-38)
18. Throttle stop screw (page 6-16)19. Brake pedal (page 3-8)
20. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
21. Rider footrest
22. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-9)
23. Transfer case oil drain bolt (page 6-12)
24. Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting nut (page 3-14)
25. Muffler
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
64. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _5. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
NOTE:_ When adding oil, be careful not to over-
fill the engine; the oil level rises faster
starting from the half level portion on
the dipstick. _6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
7. Install the rider seat.
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CAUTION:_ Make sure that the oil filler cap is se-
curely tightened, otherwise oil may
seep out when the engine is run-
ning. _
To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter cartridge
replacement)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the oil tank
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the oil tank.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Dipstick
1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
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NOTE:_ Skip steps 4–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. _4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
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 car-
tridge.NOTE:_ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. _8. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.9. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
10. Pour only 2.5 L of the specified
amount of recommended engine
oil through the filler hole, insert the
dipstick, and then tighten the oil
filler cap.
11. Start the engine, rev it several
times, and then turn it off.
12. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
and then gradually fill the oil tank
with the remaining oil quantity
while regularly checking the oil
level on the dipstick.
1. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase)
1. Engine oil filter cartridgeTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
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Transfer case oil The transfer case oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the transfer case oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Remove the oil check bolt, and
then check the oil level in the
transfer case.NOTE:@ The oil should be at the brim of the
check hole. @3. If the oil is below the brim of the
check hole, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level, and then install the
oil filler cap.
4. Install the oil check bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.To change the transfer case oil
1. Place an oil pan under the transfer
case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the drain bolt and the
check bolt to drain the oil from the
transfer case.
3. Install the drain bolt and the check
bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt
to the specified torque.
1. Transfer case oil filler cap
2. Transfer case oil check bolt
Tightening torque:
Transfer case oil check bolt:
7.5 Nm (0.75 m·kgf)
1. Transfer case oil drain boltTightening torque:
Transfer case oil drain bolt:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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CAUTION:_

Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.


Never apply oil or wax to the
drive belt.


Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.


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.
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CAUTION:_

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.


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 sev-
eral 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.
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