2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 68
2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase. TIP Skip steps 5-7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced. 5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. 2 3 1 1 1. Engine oil level check window 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark 1 2 1. Engine oil filler cap 1. Oil filter wrench 2. Oil filter cartridge 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. 7 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. 2 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 2. Gasket 7-13