2008 Yamaha Motorsports C3 Owners Manual - Page 40

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. ZAUM00** EAU17226 5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. To change the engine oil and clean the oil strainer 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil drain bolts A and B to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1 2 3 ZAUM00** 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark 1. Engine oil drain bolt B ECAT1020 cC When removing the engine oil drain bolt B, the O-ring, compression spring, and oil strainer will fall out. Take care not to lose these parts. 4. Clean the oil strainer with solvent, and then check it for damage and replace it if necessary. 5. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary. 6. Install the oil strainer, compression spring, O-ring and engine oil drain bolt B. 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to check the oil level. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. ZAUM00** 1 1. Engine oil drain bolt A 6-9