window YAMAHA FJR1300A 2003 Owners Manual

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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Fuse box (page 6-32)
2. Accessory box (page 3-19)
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
4. Front fork rebound damping force
adjusting knob (page 3-20)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
7. Rider seat (page 3-17)
8. Passenger seat (page 3-17)
9. Carrier10. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-12)
11. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-12)
12. Shock absorber assembly rebound
damping force adjusting knob (page 3-22)
13. Shock absorber assembly spring preload
adjusting lever (page 3-22)
14. Air filter element (page 6-15)
15. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
16. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-9)
17. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.NOTE:_ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. 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, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter cartridge
replacement)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:_ Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. _
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil filter cartridge
3. Engine oil drain bolt
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