Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual page 50

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1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring (×2)
6. Remove and replace the oil filter
element.
7. Check the O-rings for damage
and replace them if necessary.
8. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kgf)
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
9. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the
specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt
(crankcase):
30 Nm (3.0 m0kgf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
18 Nm (1.8 m0kgf)
10. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, install
and tighten the oil filler cap, and
then install the oil filler cap cover.
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8 In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives
with the oil or use oils of grade
"CD" or higher. In addition, do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY
CONSERVING II" or higher.
8 Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
2.7 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.3 L
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