Yamaha RX10RTL, Owner'S Manual

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Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be checked before each use.
CAUTION:
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Do not run the engine with too much or not enough
oil in the oil tank. Oil could flow into the air filter case
and the engine could be damaged.
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Checking the engine oil level
1. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10–15 minutes, and
then turn it off.
NOTE:
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The engine can also be warmed up by operating the
snowmobile for 10–15 minutes.
● After operating the snowmobile, allow the engine to
idle for at least 10 seconds before turning it off.
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3. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See
pages 8-5–8-7 for removal procedures.)
4. Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 1 .
CAUTION:
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Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before remov-
ing the oil level gauge/dipstick. Otherwise, the cable
can twist and break.
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5. Remove the oil level gauge/dipstick
2
, wipe it clean,
insert it back into the oil filler hole (without screwing it
in), and then remove it again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the “F”
3
and “E”
4
level marks on the oil level gauge/dipstick.
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6. If the engine oil is below the “E” level mark, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the “F”
level mark. (See page 6-2 for the recommended oil.)
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