Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R Owner's Manual page 60

1. Engine oil filler cap
2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
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Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
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3. The oil level should be between
maximum and minimum marks. If
the level is low, fill the engine with
sufficient oil to reach the specified
level.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Left side view
1. Engine oil drain bolt
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the cowling stay.
3. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
4. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
5. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
6-10
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
6. 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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7. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
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