Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual page 53

1. Engine oil filler cap
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Engine oil drain bolt
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
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Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
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6-10
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
NOTE:
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
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