Yamaha YZF-R6P, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
9. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
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CAUTION:
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●
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of grade “CD”
or higher. In addition, do not
use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” or higher.
● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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10. 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.
NOTE:
_
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
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1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lb)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lb)
Left side
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.5 L (2.2 Imp qt, 2.6 US qt)
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.7 L (2.4 Imp qt, 2.9 US qt)
Total amount (dry engine):
3.5 L (3.1 Imp qt, 3.7 US qt)
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