Yamaha YZ450FF 1SL-28199-11, Owner'S Service Manual

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ENGINE
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NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
EAS1SL5088 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for several
minutes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 5 minutes.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
• Oil filler cap “1”
• Drain bolt (with gasket) “2”
4. If the oil filter element is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the oil filter element cover “1” and
oil filter element “2”.
b. Replace the O-rings “3”.
c. Install the new oil filter element and the oil fil-
ter element cover.
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5. To check the oil strainer, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
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a. Remove the oil strainer “1”.
b. Check the oil strainer.
Damage

Replace.
Clogging due to dirt

Wash with kerosene.
c. Replace the O-rings “2”.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Recommended engine oil type
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40,
SAE10W-50, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
1
2
a
Oil filter element cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
2
1
3
2
New
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