Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Owner's Manual page 127

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1. Final gear oil 1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Correct oil level 2. Corriger le niveau d'huile
1. Aceite <lei engranaje final
2. Nivel correcto de aceite
1. Final gear drain plug
1. Tap6n de ddrenaje del
engranaje final
1. Plot de vidange de la
transmission finale
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Final gear oil
1. Oil level measurement
a. Place the motorcycle on a level place
and place it on the center stand. The
engine should be cool (at atmospheric
temperature).
b. Remove the oil filter cap and check the
oil level whether it is to the hole brim. If
it is not up to this level, replenish oil.
CAUTION:
Take care not to allow foreign material
to enter the final gear case.
2. Gear oil replacement
a. Place an oil pan under the final gear
case.
b. Remove the final gear oil filler cap and
the drain plug, and drain the oil.