Canister; Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Canister

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This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
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this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
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G Check each hose connection.
G Check each hose and canister for
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cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
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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
cartridge
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 the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for two
minutes, and then turn it off.
NOTICE
The engine must be cold before pro-
ceeding with the oil level check, oth-
erwise the check will result in a false
reading.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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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.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
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