2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS engine

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Place the passenger seat belt in the original
position. 3. Install the passenger seat cushion.
4. Install the top cover by installing the bolts
and quick fastener screw.
5. Install panel A and the hood.
Panel C
To remove the panelRemove the quick fastener screws, and then
pull the panel off as shown. To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position, and
then install the quic
k fastener screws.EBU35438Engine oil and oil filterCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and the oil fil-
ter cartridge at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
1. Panel C
2. Quick fastener screw
1
2
2
2
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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 “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank. To check the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-11.) 3. Start the engine and warm it up to a nor-
mal operating temperature (the engine oil
temperature should reach 60 °C [140 °F]),
then let the engine idle for a minimum of
ten seconds before turning the engine off.
TIPIf the engine is cold, take the vehicle for a
short drive or let it idle for approximately ten
minutes before checking the engine oil level. 4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Recommended engine oil:YA M A L U B ESAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
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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5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
6. If the oil level is below the tip of the dip- stick, add oil.TIPAdd oil a little at a time so as not to overfill be-
yond the maximum level mark.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
4
5
32
1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap andthe cylinder head cap. 6. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col-
lect the used engine oil.
7. Remove the oil tank drain bolt and used gasket.
8. Place an oil pan under the engine to col- lect the used engine oil.
9. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and
used gasket.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
1. Cylinder head cap
1
1
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
2
1
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TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt with newgasket, the oil tank drain bolt with new
gasket, 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.
12. Check the O-ring for damage, and re- place it if necessary.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
Tightening torques:Engine oil drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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13. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap and the cylinder head cap.
14. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
15. 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.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. 16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap.
17. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. During this time, check for oil
leakage. If any oil leaks are found, stop
the engine and check for the cause.
18. Stop the engine, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level one last time.
19. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
20. 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.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Cylinder head cap
3
2
1
2
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5. Follow steps 2–9 of the “To change theengine oil” section for the oil draining pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. Make sure the O-ring is re-
moved together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 7. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
1. Center bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
2
2
2
2
1
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
2
1
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8. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and thentighten to the specified torque. 9. Follow steps 10–20 of the “To change the
engine oil” section for the oil filling proce-
dure.
10. Slide the front portion of the center bot- tom panel into place as shown, and then
hook the left and right sides of the center
bottom panel into place.1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
1
1. Torque wrench
1
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