2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 65
2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Recommended engine oil: See page 9-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 4.30 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt) With oil filter cartridge replacement: 4.70 L (4.97 US qt, 4.14 Imp.qt) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. O-ring 1. Torque wrench TIP Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down. ECA11620 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf) 9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. NOTICE ● In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. ● Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. 7-14