Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha FZ1 Owner's Manual

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 motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
NOTE:
_
Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
_
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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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.
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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.
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