Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha MTM660N Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
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result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes for the oil level
to settle for an accurate reading,
and then check the oil level
through the engine oil level check
window located at the bottom-left
side of the crankcase.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
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Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
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face.
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.