Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
CAUTION:
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in an in-
correct reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
in the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
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NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
NOTE:
The special wrench and rubber protec-
tor are included in the owner's tool kit.
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minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level as fol-
lows.
a. Fit the rubber protector on the
special wrench.
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