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

Canister

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1. To fuel tank
2. To atmosphere
3. Throttle body
4. Charcoal canister
5. Canister breather
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
aged.
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Make sure that the canister breath-
er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked
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before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
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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-left side of the crank-
case.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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Check the oil filler cap O-ring for dam-
age, and replace it if necessary.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
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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.
1. Remove cowling A and panel B.
(See page 7-8.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
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