2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA check oil

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ........... 3-3
Key identification number ................. 3-5
Vehicle identification number ........... 3-5
Model label ......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights .................................... 4-3
Oil temperature warning light
checking method .............................. 4-5
Speedometer .................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-11
Handlebar switches .......................... 4-13
Throttle lever .................................... 4-19
Speed limiter .................................... 4-21
Front brake lever .............................. 4-23Rear brake pedal and lever.............. 4-25
Parking brake .................................... 4-27
Drive select lever .............................. 4-29
Recoil starter..................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-33
Starter (choke) “ ” ........................ 4-35
Seat ................................................... 4-37
Storage box ...................................... 4-39
Front carrier ...................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-39
Rear shock absorber
adjustment...................................... 4-41
Auxiliary DC connector .................... 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil .......................................... 5-15
Final gear oil/Differential
gear oil ............................................ 5-19
Throttle lever .................................... 5-19
Fittings and Fasteners...................... 5-21
Lights................................................. 5-211
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Oil temperature warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “RUN”.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.Oil temperature warning
light comes on.
Check engine oil temperature.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.
Engine oil temperature
and electrical circuit are
OK. Go ahead with riding.
Push start switch with the
transmission in neutral.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Oil tempera-
ture is low.
Allow to cool.
Oil tempera-
ture is high.Oil temperature
warning light comes
on momentarily.

5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-51 ~ 8-67
Rear brake• Check operation and free play.
Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oil• Check for leakage. 5-19, 8-25 ~ 8-33
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-49
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29,
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and Fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-83
Front axle boots• Check for damage. 8-33

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Final gear oil/Differential gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil/differential gear oil
is at the specified level. Add oil as necessary.
(See pages 8-25 ~ 8-33.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may
be used for all conditions.
NOTE:
GL-4 is a quality and additive rating. GL-5 or
GL-6 rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates
correctly. It must open smoothly and spring
back to idle position when released. Repair as
necessary for proper operation.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
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.)
Carburetor*• Check idle speed/starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
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.
Fuel line*• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil• Replace (Warm engine before draining).
Engine oil filter• 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.
• Adjust if necessary.
V-belt*• Check operation.
• Check for cracks or damage every 12 months or
2,400 km whichever comes first.

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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
(If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be used.)
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Reverse lock release
wire*• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary.
Wheel bearing*• Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.
Front and rear
suspension*• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
Steering system*• Check operation/Replace if damaged.
• Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.
Drive shaft universal
joint*• Lubricate every 6 months.**
Front axle boots*• Check operation.
• Replace if damaged.
Fittings and Fasteners*• Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year

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Engine oil
1. Engine oil level measurement
a. Place the machine on a level place.
b. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and stop it.
c. With the engine stopped, check the oil lev-
el through the level window located at the
lower part of the left side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles be-
fore checking.
d. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is
low, fill engine with sufficient oil to raise it
to the specified level.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case.
1. Level window 2. Minimum level mark
3. Maximum level mark
1. Hublot de contrôle du niveau 2. Repère de niveau minimum
3. Repère de niveau maximum
1. Ventanilla de nivel de aceite 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
3. Marca de nivel máximo

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j. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil
filler cap.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case.
k. Warm up the engine for several min-
utes at idle speed. Check for oil leak-
age while warming up.
CAUTION:
If oil leakage is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.0 L
Total amount:
2.6 L