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2. Install the passenger seat by installing thebolts, and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.TIPMake sure that the seat frame is properly
secured. 
Place the passenger seat belt in the original
position.
3. Install the passenger seat cushion.
4. Install the top cover by installing the bolts
and quick fastener screw.
5. Install panel A and the hood.
Panels C and D
To remove a panel1. Pull the tab on the panel lock up, and then turn the panel lock 1/4 turn clock-
wise.
1. Panel BTightening torque:Passenger seat bolt:32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 24 lb·ft)
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2. Remove the panel as shown.
1. Panel C
2. Panel D
3. Tab
1. Tab
2. Panel lock
1
3
2
3
1
2
1. Panel C
1. Panel D
1
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To install a panel1. Place the panel in the original position.2. Turn the panel lock 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise, and then push the tab on the
p a n e l l o c k d o w n s o t h a t i t i s p o i n t i n g r e a r -
ward.
EBU3543AEngine oil and oil filterCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and the oil fil-
ter cartridge at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
1. Panel C
1. Panel D
1
1
Recommended engine oil: YA M A L U B E5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-
40, 20W-50
Oil quantity: Oil change only:2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
Oil change and filter replacement: 2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
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NOTICEECB03020Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank. To check the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel D. (See page 9-10.)
3. Start the engine and warm it up to a nor- mal operating temperature (the engine oil
temperature should reach 60 °C [140 °F]),
then let the engine idle for a minimum of
ten seconds before turning the engine off.TIPIf the engine is cold, take the vehicle for a
short drive or let it idle for approximately ten
minutes before checking the engine oil level.
4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap andwipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank (without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
6. If the oil level is below the tip of the dip- stick, add oil.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
45
32
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TIPAdd oil a little at a time so as not to overfill be-
yond the maximum level mark. 7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel D. (See page 9-10.)
3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re- moving the bolts. 4. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and the cylinder head cap.
1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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6. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col-lect the used engine oil. 7. Remove the oil tank drain bolt and used
gasket.
8. Place an oil pan under the engine to col- lect the used engine oil.
9. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and used gasket.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
1. Cylinder head cap
1
1
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
2
1
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TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt with newgasket, the oil tank drain bolt with new
gasket, and then tighten the bolts to the
specified torques. 11. Add 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt) of
the recommended engine oil to the oil
tank.
12. Check the O-ring for damage, and re- place it if necessary.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
Tightening torques:Engine oil drain bolt:10 N∑m (1.0 kgf∑m, 7.4 lb∑ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 N∑m (1.6 kgf∑m, 12 lb∑ft)
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13. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap and the cylinder head cap.
14. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
15. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. 16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap.
17. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. During this time, check for oil
leakage. If any oil leaks are found, stop
the engine and check for the cause.
18. Stop the engine, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level one last time.
19. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
20. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil and oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the left and right side panels by removing the bolt as shown.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Cylinder head cap
3
2
1
2
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3. Remove the rear bottom panel by remov-ing the bolts. 4. Remove the bolts, and then slide the cen-
ter bottom panel rearward to remove it.1. Left side panel
2. Right side panel
3. Bolt
3
1
3
2
1. Rear bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
1
2
2
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5. Follow steps 2–9 of the “To change theengine oil” section for the oil draining pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. Make sure the O-ring is re-
moved together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 7. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
1. Center bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
2
2
2
2
1
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
2
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