Engine Oil And Oil Filter Element - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be chec-
ked before each ride. In addition, the
oil must be changed and the oil filter
element replaced at the intervals spe-
cified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
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Make sure that the vehicle is positio-
ned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result
in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
10–15 minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap, wipe the
dipstick clean, insert it back into
the oil filler hole (without scre-
wing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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The engine oil tank is located
inside of the frame.
G The engine oil should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
WARNING
Never remove the engine oil tank
cap after high-speed operation,
otherwise hot engine oil could
spout out and cause damage or
injury. Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before removing
the oil tank cap.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
5. Install the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element
replacement)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
2. Remove the engine guard by
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1. Screw
2. Engine guard
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mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level. NOTICE:
Do not operate the vehicle until
you know that the engine oil
level is sufficient.
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several minutes, and then turn it
off.
removing the screws.
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