2001 YAMAHA YFM600FWA oil change

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CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “Energy Conserving”) con-
tain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting
in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.6 L
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.0 L

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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

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4. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain
bolt to drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten to the
specified torque.
6. Fill the final gear case with oil.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.19 L
Total amount:
0.22 L
1. Drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange
1. Perno de vaciado

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5. Fill the differential gear case with oil.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the differen-
tial gear case.
6. Install the filler bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is
found, check for the cause.
EBU00283
Front axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If
any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.67 L
Total amount:
0.7 L
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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Engine oil:
Type-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°C
5W/30
10W/30
10W/40
20W/50
20W/40
15W/40
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Quantity:
Periodic oil change
With oil filter replacement
Total amount1.9 L
2.0 L
2.6 L Model YFM600FWA
CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-
friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often
labeled “Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction
additives which will cause clutch and/or starter
clutch slippage, resulting in reduced component
life and poor engine performance.

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Final gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Quantity
Periodic oil change 0.19 L
Total amount 0.22 L
Differential gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Quantity
Periodic oil change 0.67 L
Total amount 0.70 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Regular gasoline
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline
For Oceania and South Africa: Unleaded fuel only
Fuel tank capacity 19 L
Fuel reserve amount 3 L
Carburetor:
Type/quantity BST 40/1
Manufacturer MIKUNIModel YFM600FWA