Yamaha YZF Owner's Manual page 67

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
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.
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Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.6 L (2.3 Imp qt, 2.8 US qt)
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.9 L (2.6 Imp qt, 3.1 US qt)
Total amount (dry engine):
3.5 L (3.1 Imp qt, 3.7 US qt)
CAUTION:
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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
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
NOTE:
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After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
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CAUTION:
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If the oil level warning light flickers
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or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
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11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
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