Yamaha Vmax VMX12N Owner's Manual page 47

I. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3 . Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1 . E n g i n e o i l f i l l e r c a p
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
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3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4-6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.