Final Gear Oil - Yamaha XT1200ZE Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
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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
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.

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 ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows 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
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the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
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2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt
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and its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
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
filler hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
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