Yamaha VMX EAU10041 - Manual (Page 53)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:
ECA11620
● In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
CAUTION:
ECA10400
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20000
Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil must be changed
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
WARNING
EWA10370
● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
● Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
NOTE:
● The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
● Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.50 L (3.70 US qt) (3.08 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt) (3.34 Imp.qt)
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