PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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ifications listed due to small differences in
production.
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EAS30809
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
Refer to “CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM
AND RELAY ARM” on page 4-92.
EAS30656
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
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• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of “CD” or higher and do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
EAS30657
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap “1”
• Engine oil drain bolt “2”
• Gasket “3”
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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