Yamaha 2000 V Star XVS650AM, Owner'S Manual, Page: 61 / 105

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EC000066
CAUTION:
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Do not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
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10. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes. While warming up,
check for oil leakage. If oil leakage
is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.
EAU02943
Final gear oil
EW000066
WARNING
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Do not let foreign material enter the
final gear case. Be sure oil does not
get on the tire or wheel.
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Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. The engine should be cool at
ambient temperature.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and
check the oil level. The oil level
should be at the brim of the filler
hole. Add the recommended oil if
necessary.
Oil replacement
1. Place an oil pan under the final
gear case.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil.
3. Install and tighten the drain bolt to
the specified torque.
4. Fill the gear case to the brim of the
filler hole with the recommended
oil.
1. O-ring
2. Oil filter element 1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Proper level
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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