Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha FZS1000N 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 that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
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 ³ Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended engine 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:
API Service "SE", "SF" and "SG" type or equiva-
lent (e.g., "SF-SE", "SF-SE-CC", "SF-SE-SD").
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. 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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