Final Gear Oil - Yamaha XTZ12D(C) Owner's Manual

addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. 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.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
15. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-
utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Final gear oil

The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
● Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
●
Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
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To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in a
false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
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TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of the
filler hole.
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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-
4. Check the gasket for damage, and
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt
7-15
1 2
3
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
replace it if necessary.
and its gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
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