Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha FZS1000(N) 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
S Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
S Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Let the engine idle for a few minutes.
3. Check:
S engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level marks a and maximum level
marks b .
Below the minimum level mark ! Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended engine oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited
for certain atmospheric temper-
atures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
CAUTION:
S Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD a or higher and do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II" b or higher.
S Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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