Canister; Engine Oil - Yamaha XRS900 Series Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Canister

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1. Canister
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2. Canister breather hose
This model is equipped with a canister
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to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
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this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
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aged.
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Make sure that the canister breath-
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er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.
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Engine oil

The engine oil level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the oil must be
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changed and the oil filter cartridge re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
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Oil quantity:
Oil change:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
NOTICE
In order to prevent clutch slip-
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page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
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rial enters the crankcase.
To check the engine oil level
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. After warming up the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil level to
settle for an accurate reading.
2. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it upright for an accurate read-
ing.
3. Look at the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
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4. If the engine oil is at or below the
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