Yamaha Vmax VMX12N, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
-Recommended engine oil:
Without oil filter cartridge
See page 8-l.
Oil quantity:
replacement:
3.2 L (2.8 Imp qt, 3.4 US qt)
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.4 L (3.0 Imp qt, 3.6 US qt)
Total amount (dry engine):
4.0 L (3.5 Imp qt, 4.2 US qt)
EC000072
EC000067
l
In order to prevent clutch slip- If the oil level warning light flickers
page (since the engine oil also
or remains on, immediately turn the
lubricates the clutch), do not
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
mix any chemical additives with er check the vehicle.
the oil- or use oils of a higher
grade than “CD”. In addition, do
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
l Make sure that no foreign mate-
not use oils labeled “ENERGY
rial enters the crankcase.
CONSERVING II” or higher.
necessary.
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.
N O T E :
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
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