Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha FJR13AG Service Manual

imately 6 minutes for the preload adjusting
function motor to cool down, and then try ad-
justing the preload again.
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
b
a
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades
10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-
40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
0 10 30 50 70 90 110
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚C
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NOTICE
• 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" or higher and do not use oils
labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap "1"
• Engine oil drain bolt "2"
(along with the gasket)
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