#8: Install the filter and torque it down to 12 ft-lb (or 1.7m/kg or 17 Nm). It's very important to have the proper torque.
#9: Take a moment to inspect the crush washer on your drain plug. If you've overtightened this plug in the past or drained the oil a lot, this washer can get too crushed. If it's obliterated, pick up a new one at your local Yamaha dealer; this will help extend the life of your plug threads and keep it leak free.
#10: After your oil has sufficiently drained, reinstall the drain plug and torque it to 22 ft-lb (3.0m/kg or 30 Nm). This is very important as too much torque and you can strip out the drain plug, but too little and oil will leak.
#11: Crack open those jugs of oil and fill 'er back up. The factory manual says you'll need to add 2.01 quarts (1.90 liters) after an oil change only. If you replaced the filter, you'll need to pour in 2.11 quarts (2.00 liters) total. You can use a measuring cup, but don't worry about getting this 100 percent spot-on, we'll be checking the oil level in the following steps. Reinstall the filler cap/dipstick when you're done.
#12: Start up your Rhino and let it run for a few minutes. After it's warmed up, shut it down and check for any oil leaks, especially around the filter and drain plug. Take the time to do a thorough inspection, as you'll need to wait a few minutes for the oil to settle anyway.
#13: Home stretch. The last thing to do is check your oil level. After the oil has cooled, remove the dipstick, wipe it off and stick it back in-very funny, pay attention now-do not screw in the dipstick. The oil level on the Rhino should be checked without the dipstick threaded into the hole. The oil level should be in between the maximum and minimum marks. Adjust the level as needed, reinstall the filler cap and you're done...for now. You should continue to check your oil periodically. It's a good idea to check the level before you take off on a ride. Running your Rhino on low oil can cause some serious problems in the future, and driving it on no oil...I don't think I need to elaborate.
#14: Take one last look at your handiwork then reinstall the console cover, both seats and you're done. The only thing left to do is install the proper safety equipment, torque down that seat belt and apply pressure to the right-most pedal; no sense in letting that oil stay clean for too long.
Go green
Make sure you recycle your used oil and filters at a local collection center. For more info, visit www.recycleoil.org.