Engine Oil And Oil Filter Element - Yamaha 2009 V Star XVS250X Owner's Manual

Engine oil and oil filter ele-
ment
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
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
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Oil pan
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter element cover
6-10
to collect the used oil.
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
by removing the bolts.
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