Canister (For California); Engine Oil And Oil Filter Element - Yamaha XT250L1 2020 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Canister (for California)

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1. Rollover valve
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2. Canister
3. Canister breather
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This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
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this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose and canister for
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aged.
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Make sure that the canister breath-
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er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter element re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
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Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Oil change:
With oil filter removal:
NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)
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EAU3780C rial enters the crankcase.
To check the engine oil level
1. After warming up the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil level to
settle for an accurate reading.
2. With the vehicle on a level surface,
hold it upright for an accurate read-
ing.
3. Look at the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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The engine oil should be between the
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