Yamaha Virago XV535, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
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7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
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CAUTION:
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
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9. 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.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Final gear 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 motorcycle. In
addition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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WARNING
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●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
●
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
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Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
2.6 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.2 L
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