ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

INSP

ADJ

(For USA and CDN)

Recommended oil:

At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher Å

Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type SG motor oil (Non-Friction modified)

At 15 ˚C (60 ˚F) or lower ı

Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SG motor oil (Non-Friction modified) and/or

Yamalube 4-R (15W-50) (Non-Friction modified)

CAUTION:

Do not add any chemical additives. Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch slippage.

Do not allow foreign material to enter the crankcase.

(Except for USA and CDN)

 

 

Temp.

 

 

 

°C

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

50

 

 

 

10W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10W-40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15W-40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20W-40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20W-50

 

 

 

-4

14

30

50

68

86

104

122 °F

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

b

Recommended oil:

Refer to the following chart for selection of oils which are suited to the atmospheric temperatures.

Recommended engine oil classi- fication:

API STANDARD:

API “SG” or higher grade (Designed primarily for motor- cycles)

CAUTION:

Do not add any chemical additives or use oils with a grade of CD a or higher.

Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON- SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch slippage.

Do not allow foreign materials to enter the crankcase.

5.Start the engine and let it warm up for several minutes.

CAUTION:

When the oil tank is empty, never start the engine.

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