Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual page 69

1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
TIP
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
5. 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.
6. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten to the specified
torque.
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1. Torque wrench
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt with
a new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 32 lb·ft)
8. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended oil into the crank-
case.
TIP
Using a funnel is recommended.
9. After checking the engine oil filler
cap O-ring, install the filler cap.
TIP
Wipe off any spilled oil before starting
the engine.
10. Start the engine and let it idle for
several minutes while checking for
oil leaks. If any leakage is found,
immediately stop the engine and
check for the cause.
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