Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha Raptor 90 YFM90RA 2011 Service Manual

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YAMALUBE 4 (20W-50) or SAE 20W-50
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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b
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• engine oil level
Oil level should be between the maximum
mark and minimum
a
→
Oil level low Add oil to the proper level.
TIP
Do not screw the dipstick
the oil level.
a. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and stop it, then wait at least several min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the crank-
case.
WARNING
Never remove the dipstick just after high
speed operation because the heated oil
could spurt out. Wait until the oil cools
down before removing the dipstick.
b. Screw the dipstick
wipe the dipstick clean, then just rest the
dipstick in the hole.
c. Pull up the dipstick, and check the oil level
whether or not it is between maximum
and minimum level b
d. If the level is lower, add the oil up to the
proper level.
Recommended oil
Follow the chart on the left.
TIP
Recommended oil classification:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
MA.
NOTICE
• Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
CHK
ADJ
mark.
b
in when checking
completely out, and
a
.