Checking The Fuel Line; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha YZ 2016 Series Owner's Service Manual

CHECKING THE FUEL LINE

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1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-
1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
2. Check:
• Fuel hose "1"
Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly.
3. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-
1.

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes,
and then stop the engine and wait about 5
minute.
3. Check:
• 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.
b
a
ECA
NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
1
crankcase.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

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Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes,
and then stop the engine and wait about 5
minutes.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine guard "1" (For JPN)
• Oil filler cap "2"
• Drain bolt (with gasket) "3"
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