Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Z Owner's Manual

Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge
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.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false 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
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowlings C and D. (See
page 7-7.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
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the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
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an oil filter wrench.
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