Oil Pressure Check; Engine Oil Replacement - Yamaha XT550J Service Manual

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The oil filter cover is secured by three screws.
The lower one should be loosened until the
threaded portion comes out completely.
1. Drain plug 2. Drain plug
3. Air bleed screw RIter cover screw
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When removing the drain plug on the down
tube, take care not to get stained by the oil
that spouts out.
4. Remove the oil filter cover, and replace
the filter element.
5. Check the a-rings. If damaged, replace.
6. Install the drain bolts, air bleed screw, oil
filter, and oil filter
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7. Add 1.8 L (1.6 Imp qt, 1.9 US qt) of
engine oil. Install the oil tank filler cap
and tighten. Use 20W40 type SE oil.
8. Start the engine and allow a few
minutes of warm-up. While warming up,
check for oil leakage. If oil leaks, stop
the engine immediately, and check for
the cause.
9. After warm up, stop the engine and
check the oil level. (Refer to page2-5,
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Engine Oil Replacement
(without replacing filter)
1. Start the engine and stop after a few
minutes of warm-up.
2. Place an oil receiver under the engine.
3. Remove the oil tank filter cap, drain
plugs (at two places), and air bleeder
screw attached to the oil filter cover.
NOTE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The oil filter cover is secured by three screws.
The lower one should be loosened until the
threaded portion comes out completely.
4. Check each a-ring. If damaged, replace.
5. Install the drain bolts (at two places) and
the bleed screw, oil filter and filter cover.
6. Fill with 1.8 L (1.6 Imp qt, 1.9 US qt) of
engine oil. Install the oil tank filler cap
and tighten.
K. Oil Pressure Check
Oil pressure can be checked using the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Start the engine and let it idle for a few
minutes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the air bleed screw from the oil
filter cover.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe protecter.