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8-25 1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
3. Dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
3. Jauge
4. Bouchon de remplissage de l’huile moteur
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
3. Varilla de medición
4. Tapón de llenado de aceite del motor
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
6. Insert the dipstick in 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. _7. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Install the console.
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8-27 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Vis de vidange d’huile moteur
1. Perno de vaciado del aceite del motor
1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche de filtre à huile 2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite 2. Llave para filtros de aceite
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _
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3. Remove the spark plug, pour about one ta-
blespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the
engine over several times to coat the cylinder
wall with oil.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet
to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light
film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts
or the seat covers.
8. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in
a dry place and recharge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an excessively warm
or cold place (less than 0°C (30°F) or more
than 30°C (90°F)).NOTE:_ Make any necessary repairs before storing the ve-
hicle. _
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