window YAMAHA XVZ1300TF 2000 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for seve-
ral minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @2. Stop the engine and wait for a few
minutes. Check the oil level
through the level window located
at the lower part of the right side
crankcase cover.NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @
3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient recommended
oil to reach the specified level.Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.1. Engine oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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