Final Gear Oil - Yamaha 2010 XVS1100Z Owner's Manual

Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
5. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity:
3.00 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
NOTICE
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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.
G Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
If the oil level warning light flickers
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correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
7. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-
utes until the oil settles and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
TIP
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-
TIP
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.
7-10
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.
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