2006 YAMAHA YFM700R oil additives

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EBU10842
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-21.)
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8In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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8In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
15. Start the engine, and then let it idle for sev-
eral minutes while checking it for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cause.
16. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
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Model YFM700R
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
cC
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix
any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a
diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a higher
quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
Quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement 1.75 L
With oil filter element replacement 1.85 L
–20° 10° 20° 30° 40°
10W30
10W40
20W40
20W5050°C
0° –10°
5W30
15W40
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