Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual page 62

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
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4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
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crankcase.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Gasket
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
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Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
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1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
7. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
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