Yamaha WR450F(R) Owner's Service Manual page 80

Temp.
-20 -10 0 10 20
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
-4 14 30 50 68
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
(For USA and CDN)
G
G
(Except for USA and CDN)
°C
30 40 50
86 104 122
°F
a
G
G
b
G
When the oil tank is empty, never start the
engine.
3 - 15
Recommended oil:
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher Å
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower ı
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API "SG" or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CON-
SERVING II" b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
CAUTION:
INSP
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