Yamaha 2003 YFZ450S, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
3. Check:
• engine oil level
Oil level should be between the minimum
level mark
a
and the maximum level mark
b
.
Low oil level
→
Add oil to the proper level.
NOTE:
_
• Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
checking the oil level.
• Do not screw the dipstick
1
in when check-
ing the oil level.
NOTE:
_
Recommended oil classification:
API Service “SE”, “SF”, “SG” type or equiva-
lent (e.g. “SF—SE—CC”, “SF—SE—SD” etc.)
CAUTION:
_
• 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
c
or higher and
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
d
or higher.
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
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For CDN
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For Europe, Oceania
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• engine oil level
NOTE:
_
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
Recommended oil
Follow the chart on the left.
1
a
b
0
°
10
°
30
°
50
°
70
°
90
°
110
°
-20
°
-10
°
0
°
10
°
20
°
30
°
40
°
130
°
F
50
°
C
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YAMALUBE4 (20W40) or SAE 20W40
YAMALUBE4 (10W30) or SAE 10W30
SAE 5W30
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