Yamaha V MAX VMX17YC Owner's Manual page 64

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
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3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
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mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
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it to the correct level.
7 To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
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1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
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2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
TIP
Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
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1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
TIP
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
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5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
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6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.