2011 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma 125 Owners Manual - Page 48

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma 125 Manual

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EAU1722A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. 4. Install the spark plug cap. 5. Install the panel. EAUT2592 Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil strainer cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on the centerstand. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 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. 5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. To change the engine oil 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. 1 1. Oil filler cap 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark 2 3 6-11

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to
the specifi ed torque as soon as pos-
sible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.
EAUT2592
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
strainer cleaned at the intervals speci-
fi ed in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. 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.
1
2
3
1. Oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil fi
ller 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.
TIP
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.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
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.