Checking The Timing Belt; Checking The Valve Clearance - Yamaha FT50C Service Manual

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4. Apply a thin coat of the new engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter.
5. Install the oil filter, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
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Oil filter wrench: 90890-01426
Oil filter: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
6. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
Drain bolt:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
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Periodic checks and adjustments
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7. Fill the specified engine oil into the oil
filler hole.
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil
API: SE, SF, SG, or SH
SAE: 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-40
Oil quantity:
With oil filter replacement:
2.2 L (2.3 US qt, 1.9 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement:
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
8. Install the oil filler cap and dipstick, and
then start the engine and warm it up for 5
minutes.
9. Turn the engine off, and then check the
oil level and correct it if necessary.

Checking the timing belt

1. Remove the flywheel magnet cover.
2. While turning the flywheel magnet clock-
wise, check the interior a and the exte-
rior b of the timing belt for cracks,
damage, or wear. Replace if necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the flywheel magnet counter-
clockwise, otherwise the valve system
may be damaged.

Checking the valve clearance

1. Remove the flywheel magnet cover, and
then disconnect the high-tension cords
and blowby hose 1.
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