2001 YAMAHA YFM400F check engine

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
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year
Valves*

• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
Cooling system
• Check coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
• Replace coolant every 24 months.
Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Air filter
• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.Every 20~40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Crankcase breather
system*

• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.

Exhaust system*

• Check for leakage.
• Retighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Carburetor*

• Check and adjust idle speed/starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.

Fuel line*

• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.

Engine oil

• Replace (Warm engine before draining).

Engine oil filter cartridge

• Replace.

Engine oil strainer*

• Clean.

Final gear oil

• Check oil level/oil leakage.
• Replace every 12 months.

Differential gear oil
Front brake*

• Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary.

Rear brake*

• Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary.

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Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the machine on a level place and
warm up the engine for several minutes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler
hole without screwing it in.NOTE:Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles be-fore checking.
4. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is
low, fill the engine with sufficient oil to
reach the specified level.
1. Engine oil dipstick
1. Jauge d’huile
1. Varilla de medición del aceite de motor1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo

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10. Start the engine and warm it up for sever-
al minutes. While warming up, check for
oil leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the
engine immediately and check for the
cause.
11. Install the panels.
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Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil
level. It should be up to the brim of the
hole. If the level is low, add oil to raise it to
the proper level.CAUTION:Be sure no foreign material enters the finalgear case.
1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear case filler bolt
3. Proper level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Tapa de la caja del filtro
3. Nivel adecuado

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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir
tank when the engine is cold as the cool-
ant level will vary with engine tempera-
ture. The coolant level should be between
the maximum and minimum marks.
2. If the level is low, remove panel D. (See
pages 8-17 ~ 8-19 for panel removal and
installation procedures.)
1. Coolant reservoir tank cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Bouchon du vase d’expansion
2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante
2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo

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12. Install the radiator cap.
13. Run the engine several minutes. Stop the
engine and recheck the coolant level in
the radiator. If it is low, add more coolant
until it reaches the top of the radiator.
14. Fill the reservoir tank with coolant up to
maximum level.
15.Install the reservoir tank cap and check for
coolant leakage.NOTE:If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha dealer toinspect the cooling system.
16. Install the panel and the front carrier.
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Front axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If
any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Front axle boot (´ 2 each side)
1. Soufflet d’axe avant (´ 2 de chaque côté)
1. Guardapolvo de eje delantero (´ 2 en cada lado)

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8. Reinstall the element to the element
guide.
9. Reinstall the element assembly and parts
removed for access.NOTE:The air filter element should be cleaned every
20 ~ 40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubri-
cated more often if the machine is operated in
extremely dusty areas. Each time filter element
maintenance is performed, check the air inlet
to the filter case for obstructions. Check the air
cleaner rubber joint to the carburetor and man-
ifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility ofunfiltered air entering the engine.CAUTION:Never operate the engine with the air filter el-
ement removed. This will allow unfiltered air
to enter, causing rapid engine wear and possi-
ble engine damage. Additionally, operation
without the filter element will affect carbure-
tor jetting with subsequent poor performanceand possible engine overheating.
1. Connect the hose.
1. Brancher le flexible.
1. Conecte la manguera.

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EBU00724Troubleshooting chart
Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “OFF”.No fuel.Fuel cock is
clogged.
Clean the
fuel cock. Some fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “RES”.Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check the connections.Check the
fuel flow.
Turn the fuel cock
lever to “ON”.
Remove the fuel hose
from the fuel cock.

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Engine overheatingNOTE:If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that itis changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.