Yamaha R6S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it clean, insert it back into the
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert and tighten the engine oil
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-8.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 5–9 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the bolts.
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
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