PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-1363. Remove the engine oil filler capand drain bolt to drain the oil fromthe crankcase.NOTE:_ Skip steps 4ā6 if the oil filter car-tridge is not being replaced. When draining the engine oil, usea funnel or similar device to keepthe oil away from the exhaust pipe._4. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.NOTE:_An oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer._5. Apply a thin coat of engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter car-tridge.NOTE:_Make sure that the O-ring is properlyseated._1. Engine oil drain boltLeft side1. Oil filter wrench2. Oil filter cartridge1. O-ringU5LV12.book Page 13 Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:49 PM