2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R oil level

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TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt for easy identifi-
cation. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, engine oiltank drain bolt and their new gaskets,
and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torques. 11. Add 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt) of
the recommended engine oil to the oil
tank, and then install and tighten the en-
gine oil tank filler cap and the cylinder
head cap.
12. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
13. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
Tightening torques:Engine oil drain bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. NOTICEECB03020Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENE RGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank.
14. Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler
cap.
15. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
16. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten mi- nutes, and then check the oil level and
correct it if necessary.
17. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
18. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil and oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the left and right side panels by removing the bolt as shown.
Recommended engine oil:See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change only:2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
Oil change and filter replacement: 2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
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8. Install the new oil filter cartridge with anoil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench. 9. Install the drain bolts, and then add the
specified amount of the recommended
engine oil. Check the engine oil level and
the vehicle for oil leakage. Install the en-
gine oil tank cover and panel C.
TIPRefer to steps 10–18 of the “To change the
engine oil” section for the oil filling procedure.
1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
1. Torque wrench
1
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13. Install the side panel bolts, and then tight-en them to the specified torque.
EBU35103Transmission oilCheck the oil level and change the transmis-
sion oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Rear bottom panel
2. Bolt A
3. Bolt BTightening torques:Bolt A:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
3
1
2
2
1. Bolt BTightening torque: Bolt B:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1
1
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NOTICEECB02910When checking or changing the transmis-
sion oil, make sure that no foreign material
enters the transmission. If necessary,
clean the filler cap and surrounding area. To check the transmission oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel B (page 8-10).
3. Remove the transmission oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick off with a clean rag, in-
sert it back into the transmission case
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
TIPThe transmission oil level should be between
the tip of the dipstick and the maximum level
mark. 4. If the oil level is at or below the tip of thedipstick, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct lev-
el.
5. Install the transmission oil filler cap.1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the dipstick
1 2
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6. Install the panel.
To change the transmission oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel B (page 8-10).
3. Place an oil pan under the transmission case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler cap, and then the transmission oil drain bolt
and its gasket to drain the oil from the
transmission case. 5. Install the transmission oil drain bolt and
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended oil, and then install the
transmission oil filler cap.
NOTICEECB03150Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket2
1
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
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In order to prevent clutch slippage, do
not mix any chemical additives. TIPBe sure to wipe up any spilled oil. 7. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for
a few minutes to circulate the transmis-
sion oil.
8. Park the vehicle on a level surface, stop
the engine, and then check the transmis-
sion case for oil leakage.TIPIf oil is leaking confirm that the transmission
oil filler cap is properly installed and then have
a Yamaha dealer check the transmission. 9. Check the transmission oil level and cor-rect if necessary.
10. Install the panel.
EBU36050Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the final gear oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
[ECB00422]
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re- place it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque. Changing the final gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the fi-
nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil.1. Final gear oil
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil filler bolt
4. Correct oil level
24
3
1
Tightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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