Yamaha YXZ1000RSS Owner's Manual page 139

3. Start the engine and warm it up to a nor-
mal operating temperature (the engine oil
temperature should reach 60 °C [140 °F]),
then let the engine idle for a minimum of
ten seconds before turning the engine off.
TIP
If the engine is cold, take the vehicle for a
short drive or let it idle for approximately ten
minutes before checking the engine oil level.
4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil level should be between the tip
of the dipstick and the maximum level mark.
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1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
6. If the oil level is not between the tip of the
dipstick and the maximum level mark,
add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
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