Yamaha ROADLINER XV19SW, Service Manual

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ENGINE
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NOTE:
Align the mark “a” on the shift pedal shaft with
the slot in the shift pedal.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for approximately
15 minutes until the oil temperature rises to
60 °C (140 °F), and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
4. Remove:
• Dipstick “1”
5. Check:
• 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.
NOTE:
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
CAUTION:
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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.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
6. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
7. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
8. Install:
• Dipstick
9. Install:
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolts.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap “1”
4. Remove:
• Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) “1”
(along with the gasket)
a
1
b
a
1
Type
YAMALUBE 4 (20W40) or
SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
1