oil additives YAMAHA YZ250F 2001 Betriebsanleitungen (in German)

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3. Remove:
lOil tank cap 1
4. Inspect:
lOil 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
oil tank cap 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.
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)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(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.
5. Install:
lOil tank cap
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several 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 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 REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn off the engine
and wait for five minute.
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.