oil dipstick YAMAHA YZF-R6 2000 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:@ Do not use any type of tools to re-
move or install the cap as the igni-
tion coil coupler may get damaged.
The spark plug cap may be difficult
to remove because a rubber seal on
the end of the cap is tightly fit into
the cylinder bore. To remove the
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it upward; when install-
ing the cap, twist it back and forth
while pushing it downward. @
EAU01610*
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 sev-
eral 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 remove the
dipstick.NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
maximum and minimum marks on
the dipstick. If the level is low, fill
the engine with sufficient oil to
reach the specified level.
1. Dipstick
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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