Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
9. Connect:
• Spark plug cap
10.Install:
• Battery box
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Type
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
-20 -10 0
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
a
10 20 30 40 50 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
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NOTICE
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of CD "c" or higher and do not use
oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II"
"d".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
b
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap "1"
• Engine oil drain bolt "2"
(along with the gasket)
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