Engine Oil; Oil Level Measurement; Engine Oil And Oil Filter Replacement - Yamaha XS850G Owner's Manual

Engine oil

1. Oil level measurement

a. Place the motorcycle on the center
stand. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight
up when checking the oil level; a slight tilt
toward the side can produce false readings.
b. With the engine stopped, check the oil
level through the level window located
at the lower part of the right side
crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.
c . T h e o i l l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n
maximum and minimum marks. If the
level is lower. add sufficient oil to raise
it to the proper level.

2. Engine oil and oil filter replacement

a.
Start the engine and stop it after a few
minutes of warm-up.
b.
Place an oil pan under the engine and
remove the oil filler cover.
Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
C.