Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AN, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil without oil
filter element replacement
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark 1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Engine oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
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