Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual page 68

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
6
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
4.30 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.70 L (4.97 US qt, 4.14 Imp.qt)
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
 In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
If the oil level warning light flickers
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correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
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