2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 57
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. TIP Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter element at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU20023 Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the vehicle. In addition, the final gear oil level must be checked and the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EWA10370 2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the oil level in the final gear case. TIP The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. WARNING G G Make sure that no foreign material enters the final gear case. Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel. 1. Final gear oil drain bolt 2. Final gear oil filler bolt 3. Correct oil level To check the final gear oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. TIP G G 7 The final gear oil level must be checked on a cold engine. Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 7-12 3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To change the final gear oil 1. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.