Yamaha XT600E 2000 Owner's Manual page 55

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Oil filter element
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2. O-ring (×2)
6. Remove and replace the oil filter
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element.
7. Check the O-rings for damage
and replace them if necessary.
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8. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
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ening them to the specified
torque.
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Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
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10 Nm (1.0 m0kg)
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
9. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the
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specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt
(crankcase):
30 Nm (3.0 m0kg)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
18 Nm (1.8 m0kg)
10. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, install
and tighten the oil filler cap, and
then install the oil filler cap cover.
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8 In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of a higher
grade than "CD". In addition, do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY
CONSERVING
8 Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
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After changing the engine oil, be
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sure to check the oil pressure as
described below.
11. Remove the air bleed screw,
II" or higher.
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Recommended oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
2.7 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.3 L
then start the engine. If oil does
not seep out of the hole after a
few minutes, immediately stop
the engine and have a Yamaha
dealer check for the cause. If oil
seeps out of the hole, turn the
engine off and install the air
bleed screw.
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