Yamaha MTN850-AH Owner's Manual

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment8-141234567891011128. Install the engine oil drain bolt andits new gasket, and then tightenthe bolt to the specified torque.9. Refill with the specified amount ofthe recommended engine oil.TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on anyparts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICEECA11621 In order to prevent clutch slip-page (since the engine oil alsolubricates the clutch), do notmix any chemical additives. Donot use oils with a diesel speci-fication of “CD” or oils of a high-er quality than specified. Inaddition, do not use oils labeled“ENERGY CONSERVING II” orhigher. Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.10. Check the O-ring for damage, andreplace it if necessary.11. Install and tighten the engine oil fill-er cap.12. Start the engine, and then let it idlefor several minutes while checkingit for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-mediately turn the engine off andcheck for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engineoil level warning light should go off if theoil level is sufficient.NOTICEECA10402If the oil level warning light flickersor remains on even if the oil level is1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)Tightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt:43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)1Recommended engine oil:See page 10-1.Oil quantity:Oil change:2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)With oil filter removal:2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)1. Engine oil filler cap2. O-ring21