1999 YAMAHA YZF-R7 Owners Manual

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CHK
ADJBLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM/
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specifica-
tion.
k. Fill the clutch fluid reservoir to the
proper level with the recommended
clutch fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CLUTCH
FLUID LEVEL”.
WARNINGWARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic clutch sys-
tem, check the clutch operation.
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Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • lb)
EB303130
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
• fuel tank
• air filter case cover
• air filter element
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
2. Clean:
• air filter element
Apply compressed air to the outer sur-
face of the air filter element.
3. Check:
• air filter element
Damage ® Replace.
4. Install:
• air filter element
• air filter case cover
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Never operate the engine without the
air filter element installed. Unfiltered air
will cause rapid wear of engine parts
and may damage the engine. Operating
the engine without the air filter element
will also affect the electronic fuel injec-
tion, leading to poor engine perfor-
mance and possible overheating.
5. Install:
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.

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CHK
ADJCHECKING THE FUEL HOSES/
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER HOSE
CHECKING THE FUEL HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of
the fuel hoses.
1. Remove:
• fuel tank
• air filter case cover
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
2. Check:
• fuel hose 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
NOTE:
Drain and flush the fuel tank if abrasive
damage to any components of the fuel
line is evident.
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3. Install:
• air filter case cover
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
EB303190
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER
HOSE
1. Remove:
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
2. Check:
• crankcase breather hose 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
Loose connection ® Connect properly.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
Make sure that the crankcase breather
hose is routed correctly.
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CHK
ADJCHECKING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER HOSE/
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
3. Install:
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK AND AIR FIL-
TER”.
EB303200
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
The following procedure applies to all of
the exhaust pipes and gaskets.
1. Remove:
• radiator assembly
Refer to “RADIATOR AND THERMO-
STAT” in chapter 5.
2. Check:
• exhaust pipe joint 1
• exhaust pipe 2
• muffler 3
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
• gasket 4
Exhaust gas leaks ® Replace.
3. Measure:
• tightening torque
4. Install:
• radiator assembly
Refer to “RADIATOR AND THERMO-
STAT” in chapter 5.
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Exhaust pipe joint bolt 5
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
Muffler clamp bolt 6
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
Exhaust pipe bolt 7
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
Muffler bolt 8
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
EB303220
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand.
• Make sure that the motorcycle is
upright.
2. Remove:
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
3. Check:
• coolant level
The coolant level should be between
the minimum level mark a and maxi-
mum level mark b.
Below the minimum level mark ® Add
the recommended coolant to the
proper level.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant, check
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However,
soft water may be used if distilled
water is not available.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a
few minutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
EB303230
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
2. Check:
• upper radiator 1
• lower radiator 2
• radiator inlet hose 3
• radiator outlet hose 4
• radiator outlet pipe 5
• radiator joint hose 6
• oil cooler 7
• oil cooler inlet hose 8
• oil cooler outlet hose 9
• water jacket joint inlet hose 0
• water pump inlet pipe A
• water pump outlet pipe B
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
Refer to “COOLING SYSTEM” in chap-
ter 5.
3. Install:
• front cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
EB303240
CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
2. Remove:
• coolant reservoir bolts 1
• coolant reservoir cap 2
NOTE:
When draining the coolant from the
coolant reservoir, be sure to tilt the res-
ervoir so that coolant cannot flow
through the coolant reservoir breather
hose 3.
3. Drain:
• coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
4. Install:
• coolant reservoir bolts
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5. Remove:
• radiator cap 1
WARNINGWARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. There-
fore, do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out,
which could cause serious injury. When
the engine has cooled, open the radiator
cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the
radiator cap and slowly turn the radia-
tor cap counterclockwise toward the
detent to allow any residual pressure to
escape. When the hissing sound has
stopped, turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise while pressing down on it
and then remove it.
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6. Remove:
• coolant drain bolt 1
(along with the copper washer)
7. Drain:
• coolant

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
8. Check:
• copper washer 1
• coolant drain bolt 2
Damage ® Replace.
9. Install:
• coolant drain bolt
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
10.Fill:
• cooling system
(with the specified amount of the rec-
ommended coolant)
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum
engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze: water)
Quantity
Total amount
2.75 L
(2.42 lmp qt, 2.91 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity
0.25 L
(0.22 lmp qt, 0.26 US qt)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should
be handled with special care.
WARNINGWARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thor-
oughly wash them with water and
consult a doctor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomit-
ing and get immediate medical atten-
tion.

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant low-
ers the antifreeze content of the cool-
ant. If water is used instead of coolant,
check, and if necessary, correct the
antifreeze concentration of the cool-
ant.
• Use only distilled water. However,
soft water may be used if distilled
water is not available.
• If coolant comes into contact with
painted surfaces, immediately wash
them with water.
• Do not mix different types of anti-
freeze.
11.Install:
• radiator cap
12.Fill:
• coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the
maximum level mark a)
13.Install:
• coolant reservoir cap
14.Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
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15.Check:
• coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL”.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a
few minutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
16.Install:
• front cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.