Final Gear Oil - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AN Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
3.0 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
3.1 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L
CAUTION:
6
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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
with the oil or use oils of a
higher grade than "CD". In ad-
dition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately 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.
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CAUTION:
EC000072
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
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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 when necessary.
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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 motorcycle. In
addition, 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.
EC000067
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6-9
WARNING
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
EAU03714*
EW000066