Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
12. Install the engine oil strainer,
compression spring, O-ring and
engine oil drain bolt, and then
tighten the drain bolt to the spec-
ified torque.
EC000071
c C
Before installing the engine oil
drain bolt, do not forget to install
the O-ring, compression spring,
and oil strainer in position.
ECA00133
c C
8
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING
II ” or higher.
8
Make sure that no foreign
material 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.
15. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install the engine guard by
installing the bolt.
13. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m
0
kgf, 7.2 ft
0
lbf)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m
0
kgf, 7.2 ft
0
lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m
0
kgf, 31 ft
0
lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
removal:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount (dry engine):
1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
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