oil additives YAMAHA TTR90 2006 Owners Manual

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
Dipstick 1
4. Check:
Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum a
and minimum b marks.
Oil level is low → Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
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.
Recommended oil:
At –10 °C (10 °F) or higher È:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher É:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil010 30 50 70
90110
130
-20
-10010
20 30 40
50
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˚C ˚F
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Install:
Dipstick
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil level
once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are
suited to the atmospheric
temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classifi-
cation:
API STANDARD:
API “SE/SF/SG” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for
motorcycles)
a
b
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
4. Remove:
Dipstick 1
Drain bolt (with gasket) 2
Drain the crankcase of its oil.