Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual page 63

1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. 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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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.
6-12
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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