Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL/
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
CAUTION:
WARNING
Quantity
Total amount
4.2 L
Without oil filter element re-
placement
3 L
With oil filter element replace-
ment
3.35 L
9. Install:
S
engine oil filler cap
10. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
11. Check;
S
engine
(for engine oil leaks)
12. Check:
S
engine oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL”.
EAS00077
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
S
engine oil level
Below the minimum level mark
Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
When the engine is cold, the engine oil will
have a higher viscosity, causing the engine
oil pressure to increase. Therefore, be sure
to measure the engine oil pressure after
warming up the engine.
3. Remove:
S
main gallery bolt
The engine, muffler and engine oil are ex-
tremely hot.
4. Install:
S
oil pressure gauge 1
S
oil pressure adapter B 2
Oil pressure gauge
90890-03153
Oil pressure adapter B
90890-03124
5. Measure:
S
engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)