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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
• Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a
or higher.
• Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
b
or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
CAUTION:
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
Recommended oil:
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher
È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower
É
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are
suited to the atmospheric
temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SG” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for
motorcycles)
-20
-4
-10
14
0
30
10
50
20
68
30
86
40
50
104
122
˚C
Temp.
˚F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
a
b
