2003 YAMAHA TTR90 oil dipstick

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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:

Dipstick
1
4. Check:

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:


Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.

Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher
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:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE/SF motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
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:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE/SF motor oil
010 30 50 70
90110
130
-20
-10010
20 30 40
50
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˚C ˚F

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:


Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Install:
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:
Dipstick 1
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

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PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
5. Install:
Gasket
Drain bolt
New
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
6. Fill:
Crankcase
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
7. Install:
Dipstick
8. Inspect:
Engine (for oil leaks)
Oil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
Pilot air screw 1
Adjusting steps:
Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
1-3/4 turns out