Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual page 92

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0° 10° 30° 50°
YAMALUBE4 (20W40) or SAE 20W40
YAMALUBE4 (10W30) or SAE 10W30
SAE 5W30
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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b
a
70° 90° 110° 130°F
20° 30° 40° 50°C
3. Check:
• engine oil level
Oil level should be between the minimum
level mark a and the maximum level mark
b.
Low oil level → Add oil to the proper level.
NOTE:
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• Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
checking the oil level.
• Do not screw the dipstick 1 in when check-
ing the oil level.
Recommended oil
Follow the chart on the left.
NOTE:
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Recommended oil classification:
API Service "SE", "SF", "SG" type or equiva-
lent (e.g. "SF—SE—CC", "SF—SE—SD" etc.)
CAUTION:
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• 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 CON-
SERVING II" d or higher.
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
È For CDN
É For Europe, Oceania
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• engine oil level
NOTE:
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Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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