Yamaha Wild Star XV1600A Owner's Manual page 52

1. Maximum level
2. Minimum level
3. Dipstick
NOTE:
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Be sure the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
When adding oil, be careful not to
overfill the engine; the oil level ris-
es faster starting from the half lev-
el portion on the dipstick.
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole and tighten the oil filler cap,
then install the rider seat.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CAUTION:
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Be sure the oil filler cap is securely
tightened as the oil may seep out
when the engine is running.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank)
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
replacement
1. Warm up the engine for several
minutes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
oil drain bolts, and then remove
the rider seat and oil filler cap.
3. Remove the engine oil drain bolts
and drain the oil from the oil tank.
4. Remove the oil filter by using an oil
filter wrench.
NOTE:
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
nearby Yamaha dealer.
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