DESCRIPTION
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EAU10410
Left view1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-21)
2. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-21)
3. Air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Main fuse (page 6-32)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-32)
6. Storage compartment (FZ1-N) (page 3-21)
7. Seat lock (page 3-19)
8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-23) 9. Shock absorber assembly rebo
und damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-23)
10.Shift pedal (page 3-14)
11.Idle adjusting screw (page 6-16)
12.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
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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. Remove cowling A (for ABS mod- els only). (See page 6-8.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.6. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.7. Apply a thin coat of clean engineoil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.8. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1
1
2
1. O-ring
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69. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
10. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
11. Start the engine, and then let it idlefor several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.12. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
13. Install the cowling (for ABS models only).
1. Torque wrenchTightening 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)
Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:2.90 L (3.07 US qt, 2.55 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.10 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
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