Yamaha 5KR2, Service Manual

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHK
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NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Let the engine idle for a few minutes.
3. Check:
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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.
Recommended engine oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited
for certain atmospheric
temperatures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
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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
a
or higher and do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II”
b or higher.
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Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
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.