Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual page 95

8. 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.
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After the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suf-
ficient.
NOTICE
If the oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light flickers or re-
mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
9. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi-
nutes for the oil level to settle for
an accurate reading, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
To change the engine oil and replace
the oil filter cartridge
1. Remove cowling A and panel C.
(See page 8-10.)
2. Follow steps 1–3 of the "To chan-
ge the engine oil" section for the
oil draining procedure.
3. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
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1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
4. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
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1. O-ring
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
5. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
2
with a torque wrench.
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