2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 64
2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Engine oil level check window 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark not being replaced. 5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. 2 3 1 1 1 2 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. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Oil filter wrench 2. Oil filter cartridge TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer. 6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge. 1 1. Engine oil drain bolt TIP Skip steps 5-7 if the oil filter cartridge is 7-13