Engine Oil Replacement - Yamaha MX800 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance
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Engine oil replacement

WARNING
Avoid draining the engine oil immediately after
stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be
handled with care to avoid burns.
1.
Place the multi-purpose engine on a level surface
and warm up the engine for several minutes. Then
stop the engine.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap.
1. Oil filler cap
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3. Place an oil pan under the engine. Remove the oil
drain bolt and gasket so that the oil can be com-
pletely drained.
1. Oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
TIP
Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
TIP
An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer.
5. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.
1. O-ring
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated.