Yamaha FJR1300(N) Motorcycle User Manual


 
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
3. Check:
engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark a and maximum level
mark b.
Below the minimum level mark Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
CAUTION:
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• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD
c
or higher and
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
d
or higher.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
NOTE:
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Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited
for certain atmospheric temper-
atures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
@
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.