Connecting The Battery (For Electric Starting Models); Pre-Operation Check - Yamaha MX250 2016 Owner's Manual

Before operation
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3. Fill the specified amount of the recommended
engine oil.
NOTICE
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil:
Recommended oil brand:
YAMALUBE
Available oil grade:
API SE type or higher
JASO MA or MB
Available viscosity index:
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil quantity:
MX250/MX300 1.0 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt)
MX360/MX400 1.1 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp qt)
4. Check the oil level of the oil filler hole.
1. Correct level
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5. Install the oil filler cap.
Connecting the battery
(For electric starting models)
Recommended battery capacity is 12 V/26 Ah or more.
Use battery lead wires with cross section of at least 8
mm (0.31 in) square.
1. Connect the battery positive terminal to the starter
switch.
2. Ground the battery negative terminal to the engine
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mounting bolt.

Pre-operation check

WARNING
If any item in the pre-operation check is not work-
ing properly, have it inspected and repaired before
operating the multi-purpose engine.