2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 63

2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU03835* Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter element replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. 6 EAU01796 Left side 1. 2. 3. 4. Engine oil level check window Maximum level mark Minimum level mark Engine oil filler cap Canister (for California only) This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. ● Check each hose connection. ● Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged. ● Make sure the vent hose is not blocked. Clean it if necessary. NOTE: Make sure that the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. _ _ 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-left side of the crankcase. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. _ _ 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 6-11

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-11
6
EAU01796
Canister (for California only)
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere.
●
Check each hose connection.
●
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
●
Make sure the vent hose is not
blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU03835*
Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
_
Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. 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.
NOTE:
_
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
_
4.
If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
1.
Engine oil level check window
2.
Maximum level mark
3.
Minimum level mark
4.
Engine oil filler cap
Left side