Yamaha XT1200ZF, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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a dd ition, d o not use oils la b ele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi
g her.

Make sure that no forei g n mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. 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.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li g ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme
d iately turn the en g ine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.
15. Turn the engine off, wait a few
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
EAU20028
Final g ear 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 vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371

Make sure that no forei g n mate-
rial enters the final g ear case.

Make sure that no oil g ets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final g ear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the
filler hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
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