Engine Oil And Oil Strainer - Yamaha GT 125 2017 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Engine oil and oil strainer

The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
WARNING
The muffler and muffler protector
become very hot during use. To
avoid possible burns, let the muffler
and protector cool before removing
the oil filler cap.
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The engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and maximum level
mark.
1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
To change the engine oil and clean
the oil strainer
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
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2. Place an oil pan under the engine
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
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minimum level mark, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type
to raise it to the correct level.
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
and drain bolt B to drain the oil
from the crankcase. NOTICE:
When removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, compres-
sion spring, and oil strainer will
fall out. Take care not to lose
these parts.
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