Yamaha V-star XVS650R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
_
Skip steps 4–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
_
4. Remove the outer and inner oil fil-
ter element covers by removing
the bolts.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Oil pan 1. Oil filter element outer cover
2. Bolt (
×
3)
Right side
1. Oil filter element inner cover
2. Bolt (
×
5)
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