2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Owners Manual - Page 55

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Recommended engine oil: See page 9-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt) With oil filter cartridge replacement: 4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt) 9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause. TIP After the engine is started, the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient. ECA10401 EAU47080 Replacing the air filter element The air filter element should be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. To replace the air filter element 1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts. TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down. ECA11620 NOTICE If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 10. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. 2 NOTICE G G In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. 1 1 1. Bolt 2. Air filter case cover 7 2. Pull the air filter element out. 7-13

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-13
7
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECA11620
●
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9.
Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10401
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
10.
Turn the engine off, wait a few min-
utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU47080
Replacing the air filter element
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
To replace the air filter element
1.
Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.
2.
Pull the air filter element out.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
1. Bolt
2.
Air filter case cover
1
2
1