Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
2
Maximum
5
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EAS2DM1028

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Dipstick "1"
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
TIP
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
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b
a
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SF type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
-20 -10
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ECA2DM1028
NOTICE
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
6. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
7. Install:
• Dipstick
EAS2DM1029

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap "1"
• Engine oil drain bolt "2"
(along with the gasket)
3-18
0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
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