2008 YAMAHA XVS1300A drain bolt

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
EAU10420
Right view1. Tail/brake light (page 6-30)
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-18)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. Battery (page 6-25)
5. Air filter element (page 6-12)
6. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-18)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-12)9. Rear brake light switch (page 6-17)
10.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-8)
11.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
12.Coolant reservoir (page 6-11)
13.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-16)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-8
6
EAU42593
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. 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.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge isnot being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
NOTE:An oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
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