2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 56
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 15. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. EAU20041 Transfer case oil The transfer case oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the transfer case oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 2. Remove the oil check bolt, and then check the oil level in the transfer case. NOTE: The oil should be at the brim of the check hole. 3. If the oil is below the brim of the check hole, remove the oil filler cap, add sufficient oil of the recom6-13 mended type to raise it to the correct level, and then install the oil filler cap. 1. Transfer case oil filler cap 2. Transfer case oil level check bolt 6 1. Transfer case oil check hole 4. Install the oil check bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque.