PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 
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5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended oil.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
to check the oil level.
NOTE:
 
The engine oil should be between the 
minimum and maximum level marks.
7. 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.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
CAUTION:
 
 ECA11260 
Make sure that no foreign material 
enters the chain drive case. 
EAU20070 
Coolant  
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. 
EAU20122 
To check the coolant level  
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
 
 
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature. 
 
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the 
side can result in a false reading.
2. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the screw.  
Tightening torque: 
Chain drive oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Recommended chain drive oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.6–0.7 L (0.63–0.74 US qt)
(0.53–0.62 Imp.qt)  
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark1
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9ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.
 
 
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of 
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
 
EWA10380 
Never attempt to remove the radiator 
cap when the engine is hot. 
5. Install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the screw.
NOTE:
 
 
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor. 
 
If the engine overheats, see page 
6-32 for further instructions. 
EAU21120 
Cleaning the air filter element  
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowling A. (See
page 6-6.)
2. Remove the windshield by remov-
ing the screws.
3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws, and then pull
the air filter element out.4. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged, 
1. Screw
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
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