Engine Oil And Oil Filter Element - Yamaha T115FL-2P Owner's Manual

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If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Engine oil and oil filter ele-
ment
The engine oil level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter element re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grade:
10W-40
API service grade:
SG or higher, JASO standard MA
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
NOTICE
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". Make sure that
the engine oil doesn't contain
friction-reducing additives.
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EAUU2060 Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
To check the engine oil level
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles.
3. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it in an upright position for an
accurate reading.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe
the dipstick clean, then insert the
dipstick back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level WARNING! Never remove
the engine oil filler cap after
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high-speed operation, other-
wise hot engine oil could spout
out and cause damage or injury.
Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before remov-
ing the oil filler cap.
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