Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha XV1700P 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:
_
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• seat
Refer to "SEAT AND SIDE COVERS".
4. Remove:
• dipstick 1
5. Check:
• engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark a and maximum level
mark b.
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
NOTE:
Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
Recommended oil
Yamalube 4 (20W40) or
SAE 20W40 type SE motor oil
CAUTION:
_
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
NOTE:
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• API Service "SE", "SF" and "SG" type or
equivalent (e.g., "SF-SE", "SF-SE-CC", "SF-
SE-SD").
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
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