Yamaha 2004 WR250FS Owner's Service Manual page 79

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
• Oil tank cap 1
4. Inspect:
• Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum a
and minimum b marks.
Oil level is low → Add oil to proper level.
a
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
b
oil tank cap into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
Recommended oil:
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower É
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
CAUTION:
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
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