Yamaha YZFR1X(C) Owner's Manual page 62

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
6
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling C. (See page
6-9.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
NOTE:
Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
6-14
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Engine oil filter cartridge
NOTE:
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.