Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual

Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9 ft·lbf)
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If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
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face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
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.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
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mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
face.
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
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