2017 YAMAHA SCR950 checking oil

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch .................................... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-7
Clutch lever .................................... 3-8
Shift pedal ...................................... 3-9
Brake lever...................................... 3-9
Brake pedal .................................... 3-9
ABS .............................................. 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-11
Fuel ............................................... 3-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......................................... 3-13
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-13
Steering lock................................. 3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................ 3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-16 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-11
Canister ......................................... 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels................................ 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19 Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .......................................... 6-31
Brake/tail light............................... 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-32
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-33UBL3E0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 15, 2016 2:38 PM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a dd ition, do not use oils lab eled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.9. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary. 10. Install and tighten the engine oil
filler cap.
11. 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.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter cartridgeTightenin g torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
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Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change:
3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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10-1
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-10
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever .............................................. 3-9
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal............................................. 3-9
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-32CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Canister................................................. 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-23EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-12
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-7
Hazard switch......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-16
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-33MMain switch ............................................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-5NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light ..............................3-3PPanels, removing and installing ..............6-9
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-7SSafety information ...................................1-1
SELECT switch .......................................3-8
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ...............................................3-9
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting .............................................3-15
Sidestand ..............................................3-16
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-25
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-11
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .........................3-8
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-26
Steering lock .........................................3-14
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-33TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-16
Tires ......................................................6-16
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-34
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-35
Turn signal indicator light........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............6-32
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