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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
4. Inspect:
Oil level
Check that the engine oil is above the
level mark a and that the oil does not
come out when the check bolt 1 is
removed.
Below the level mark a → Add oil
through the filler cap hole until it is above
the level mark a.
Oil comes out at the check bolt → Drain
the oil until it stops coming out.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge 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.
(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.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE 20W40
Yamalube 4-R, SAE10W50
API service SG type or higher
JASO standard MA
Recommended oil:
SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or
SAE20W50
API service SG type or higher
JASO standard MA
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
˚C 0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130
˚F
YAMALUBE 4(10W-30) or SAE 10W-30
YAMALUBE 4(20W-40) or SAE 20W-40
YAMALUBE 4-R(10W-50) or SAE 10W-50
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
a
b
