Final Gear Oil - Yamaha Royal Star XVZ13CTV Owner's Manual

NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Final gear oil

The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
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tion, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
G
Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
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The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
G
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
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NOTE:
The oil level should be at the brim of the
filler hole.
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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
3. Correct oil level
3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-
To change the final gear oil
1. Place an oil pan under the final
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check the oil level in the final gear
case.
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
gear case to collect the used oil.
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