2017 YAMAHA FX HO oil dipstick

Description
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Engine compartment
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8
6
7
10
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator (page 30)
4Fuel tank
5Battery (page 67)
6Electrical box
7Spark plug/Ignition coil
8Removable watertight storage compart-
ment (page 54)
9Engine oil filler cap (page 59)
10Dipstick (page 59)
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Operation and handling requirements
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(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly
above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-
move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by
tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
1Engine oil filler cap
1
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Pre-operation checks
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water separator, drain it. (See page 30 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks onthe dipstick. (See page 59 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 61 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32485Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
1Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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