Yamaha YZF600RS Owner's Manual page 53

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.
1. O-ring
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
9. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.60 L (2.75 us.qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.90 L (3.07 us.qt) (2.55 Imp.qt)
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CAUTION:
G
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.
G Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
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