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Engine overheating
NOTE:
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it
is 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.

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CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend
the useful life of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to
prevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do
not apply degreaser to the chain, sprock-
ets or wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a
garden hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job.

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8. Automotive type wax may be applied to
all painted and chrome plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many
contain abrasives which may mar the
paint or protective finish. When finished,
start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes.
WARNING
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping abili-
ty, increasing the chance of an accident. Test
the brakes after washing. Apply the brakes
several times at slow speeds to let friction dry
out the linings.

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B. STORAGE
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your
machine will require some preventive proce-
dures to guard against deterioration. After
thoroughly cleaning the machine, prepare for
storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add
fuel stabilizer (if available).
NOTE:
Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to
drain the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha dealer
if the fuel system is to be drained instead.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one
tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 mo-
tor oil in the spark plug hole and reinstall
the spark plug. Ground the spark plug
wire and turn the engine over several
times to coat the cylinder wall with oil.
3. Clean the drive chain thoroughly and lu-
bricate it. (See page 8-81.)
4. Lubricate all control cables.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL YFM660R
Dimension:
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Wheel base
Ground clearance
Minimum turning radius1,830 mm
1,100 mm
1,150 mm
860 mm
1,245 mm
265 mm
3,300 mm
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 193 kg
Engine:
Type
Cylinder arrangement
Displacement
Bore× Stroke
Compression ratio
Starting system
Lubrication systemLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Single cylinder, forward inclined
660 cm
3
100
× 84 mm
9.2 : 1
Electric starter
Dry sump

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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 cartridge replacement
Total amount1.9 L
1.95 L
2.3 L MODEL YFM660R
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.