Yamaha YXZ 1000R YXZ10YMXN Owner's Manual page 133

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NOTICE
 Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of "CD" or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II"
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank.
To check the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel D. (See page 9-9.)
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.
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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
5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
6. If the oil level is below the tip of the dip-
stick, add oil.
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