oil additives YAMAHA WR 426F 2001 Owners Manual

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4. Inspect:
lOil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a and minimum b marks.
Oil level low ® Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
oil level gauge into the oil tank.
Insert the gauge lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
lDo not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower õ
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SH motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SH” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122¡CTemp.
¡F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
a
b
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION