Engine Oil - Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6M Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
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Do not use any type of tools to re-
move or install the cap as the igni-
tion coil coupler may get damaged.
The spark plug cap may be difficult
to remove because a rubber seal on
the end of the cap is tightly fit into
the cylinder bore. To remove the
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it upward; when install-
ing the cap, twist it back and forth
while pushing it downward.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Dipstick

Engine oil

Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for seve-
ral minutes.
NOTE:
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Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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2. Stop the engine and remove the
NOTE:
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Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
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3. The oil level should be between
6-10
dipstick.
maximum and minimum marks. If
the level is low, fill the engine with
sufficient oil to reach the specified
level.
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