Yamaha Road Star XV16ARC, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
10. Pour only 2.6 US qt (2.2 Imp qt,
2.5 L) of the specified amount of
recommended engine oil through
the filler hole, insert the dipstick,
and then tighten the oil filler cap.
11. Start the engine, rev it several
times, and then turn it off.
12. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
and then gradually fill the oil tank
with the remaining oil quantity
while regularly checking the oil
level on the dipstick.
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CAUTION:
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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13. Install the engine oil filler cap.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil filter cartridge
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
31 ft·lbf (4.3 m·kgf, 43 Nm)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.9 US qt (3.3 Imp qt, 3.7 L)
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
4.3 US qt (3.6 Imp qt, 4.1 L)
Total amount (dry engine):
5.3 US qt (4.4 Imp qt, 5.0 L)