Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the bottom right side
of the engine guard.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
2
3
1
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt along with the O-
ring, compression spring, and
engine oil strainer, to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
1
1. Engine oil filler cap
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element cleaning)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine guard by
removing the bolt.
2
1
1. Engine guard
2. Bolt
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