Engine Oil And Oil Strainer - Yamaha Nouvo AT115S Owner's Manual

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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1. Engine oil filler cap
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAUU0341 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.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
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
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3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
7-9
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
and drain bolt A 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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