Yamaha YZF-R1P 2001-2003, Assembly Manual

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C. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1.Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
•
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
•
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Let the engine idle for a few minutes.
3. Check:
•
engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level marks
a
and maximum level
marks
b
.
Below the minimum level mark
→
Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended engine oil
At 5
°
C (40
°
F) or higher
Å
:
Yamalube 4(20W40) or SAE20W40 motor oil
(NON-FRICTION MODIFIED)
At 15
°
C (60
°
F) or below
ı
:
Yamalube 4(10W30) or SAE10W30 motor oil
(NON-FRICTION MODIFIED)
Quantity
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
2.9 L (2.6 Imp qt, 3.1 US qt)
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D. CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
•
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
•
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
•
coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level marks
a
and minimum level
marks
b
.
Below the minimum level mark
→
Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
CAUTION:
•••••
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is used
instead of coolant, check and correct the
antifreeze concentration of the coolant.
•••••
Use only distilled water. Soft water may be used
if distilled water is not available.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then tum it off.
4. Check:
•
coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few minutes
until it settled.
NOTE:
Recommended oil classification: API Service “SE”,
“SF” and “SG” type or equivalent (e.g. “SF-SE”, “SF-
SE-CC”, “SF-SE-SD” etc.).
CAUTION:
•••••
Do not add any chemical additives. Engine oil
also lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
•••••
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.