2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 55

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU19672 EAU19823 Canister (for California only) Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter element replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. 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. 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-left side of the crankcase. TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 1. Engine oil level check window 2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. G Check each hose connection. G Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged. G Make sure the vent hose is not blocked. Clean it if necessary. 4. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 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. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 7 7-10

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-10
7
EAU19672
Canister (for California only)
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere.
●
Check each hose connection.
●
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
aged.
●
Make sure the vent hose is not
blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU19823
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. 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.
3.
Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4.
If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
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.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
1.
Engine oil level check window
2.
Maximum level mark
3.
Minimum level mark