Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha VMX17 Manual De Montaje

A. CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY
The battery used in this vehicle is a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery, it has
been pre-filled with electrolyte at the facto-
ry so there is no need to add fluid at any
time.
1. Check:
Using a digital volt meter, the state of a
discharged VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery can be checked by
measuring open-circuit voltage (the
voltage measured with the positive and
negative terminals being disconnect-
ed).
Open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or higher
Charging time
Charging is not necessary
• Do not attempt boost charging under
any circumstances.
• Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote: External -Flush with water.
Internal-Drink large quantities of wa-
ter or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or us-
ing in enclosed space. Always shield
eyes when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
• If the voltage is lower than 12.8 V the
battery must be charged. If this is not
done, the life of the battery will be
shortened drastically. Refer to the
service manual for battery charging
instructions.
• Never remove the strip of caps, nor
add any water or electrolyte.
B. MEASURING THE TIRE PRES-
SURE
1. Measure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Adjust.
• The tire pressure should only be
checked and regulated when the tire
temperature equals the ambient air
temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the to-
tal weight (including cargo, rider, pas-
senger, and accessories) and the
anticipated riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause tire damage, an accident,
or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank
310 kg (683 lb)
Maximum load*
190 kg (419 lb)
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load*
Front
2
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
Rear
2
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
90kg (198 lb)–Maximum load*
Front
2
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
Rear
2
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
High speed riding
Front
2
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
Rear
2
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider,
passenger and accessories.
C. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure that the vehicle is upright.
2. Let the engine idle for a few minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark (a) and maxi-
mum level mark (b).
Below the minimum level mark → Add
the recommended engine oil to the
proper level.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
b
a
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Recommended engine oil type
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Quantity
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
4.30 L (3.78 Imp qt, 4.55 US qt)
, 36 psi)
, 42 psi)
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch
and the wrong oil types or additives
could cause clutch slippage. There-
, 36 psi)
fore, do not add any chemical addi-
tives or use engine oils with a grade of
, 42 psi)
CD (c) or higher and do not use oils la-
beled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" (d).
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter
, 42 psi)
the crankcase.
, 42 psi)
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
D. CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR
OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure that the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• final gear oil level
a. Loosen the final gear oil check bolt (1)
until oil flows out.
c
4
d
1