Engine Oil - Yamaha TT-R125E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Engine oil

The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
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the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
WARNING! Never remove the
engine oil tank cap after high-
speed operation, otherwise hot
engine oil could spout out and
cause damage or injury. Always
let the engine oil cool down suf-
ficiently before removing the oil
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operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is
sufficient.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
NOTICE: Do not
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
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minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.