Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual page 53

minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler bolt and add oil.
1. Engine oil filler bolt
2. O-ring
5. Check the engine oil filler bolt
O-ring. Replace if damaged.
6. Install the engine oil filler bolt.
To change the engine oil (and filter)
1. Start the engine, warm it up briefly,
and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler bolt,
and then the engine oil drain bolt
and gasket.
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1. Engine oil filler bolt
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
TIP
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter element cover
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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by removing the bolts.
1. Oil filter element cover bolt
2. Oil filter element cover
5. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-rings.
TIP
Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.
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