Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual page 53

1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf, 12.7 ft·lbf)
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.50 L (3.70 US qt) (3.08 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt) (3.34 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
G Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
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NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
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engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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