Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual page 101

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
S Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
S Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
S engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark a and maximum level
mark b .
Below the minimum level mark ! Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the
engine oil grade which is best
suited for certain atmospheric
temperatures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
CAUTION:
S Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD a or higher and do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II" b or higher.
S Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
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