Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual page 68

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
To check the engine oil level
1. After warming up the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil to settle.
2. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it upright for an accurate
reading.
3. Look at the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap and add oil.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
5. Check the engine oil filler cap O-
ring. Replace if damaged.
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6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (and filter)
1. Start the engine, warm it up brief-
ly, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
and then the engine oil drain bolt
and gasket.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
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an oil filter wrench.