Final Gear Oil - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
5. Add 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 change quantity:
3.00 L (3.17 US qt) (2.64 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
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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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
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check the vehicle.
7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
NOTE:
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil
filter element at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.

Final gear oil

The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
NOTE:
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WARNING
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
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