Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-15
7
15. Install and tighten the engine oil
filler cap.
16. 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.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin
g
li
g
ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme
d
iately turn the en
g
ine
off an
d
have a Yamaha
d
ealer check
the vehicle.
17. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi-
nutes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20017
Final
g
ear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
Make sure that no forei
g
n mate-
rial enters the final
g
ear case.
Make sure that no oil
g
ets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final
g
ear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
2
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