Yamaha Star XVS11W Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-106EAU19672Canister (for California only)This model is equipped with a canisterto prevent the discharging of fuel vaporinto the atmosphere. Check each hose connection. Check each hose and canister forcracks or damage. Replace if dam-aged. Make sure the vent hose is notblocked. Clean it if necessary.EAU19822Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checkedbefore each ride. In addition, the oilmust be changed and the oil filter ele-ment replaced at the intervals specifiedin the periodic maintenance and lubri-cation chart.To check the engine oil level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion.NOTE:Make sure that the vehicle is positionedstraight up when checking the oil level.A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.2. Start the engine, warm it up forseveral minutes, and then turn itoff.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-tles, and then check the oil levelthrough the check window locatedat the bottom-left side of the crank-case.NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.4. If the engine oil is at or below theminimum level mark, add sufficientoil of the recommended type toraise it to the correct level.To change the engine oil1. Start the engine, warm it up forseveral minutes, and then turn itoff.2. Place an oil pan under the engineto collect the used oil.1. Engine oil level check window2. Maximum level mark3. Minimum level markU3B811E0.book Page 10 Friday, March 10, 2006 3:27 PM