2003 YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 engine oil

5-15
CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “Energy Conserving II”)
contain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting
in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change
(engine oil):
2.4 L
Periodic oil change
(engine oil and transfer gear oil with oil
filter replacement):
2.8 L
Total amount:
3.7 L
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6-7
NOTE:

If the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push the start switch again.
Pause a few seconds before the next attempt.
Each cranking should be as short as possible
to preserve battery energy. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on each at-
tempt.


If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil
starter to start the engine.
7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position
1, the starter (choke) should be
returned to position
2 to warm up the engine.
If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position
2, keep the starter (choke) in this
position to warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and return the starter (choke) to po-
sition
3 before riding.CAUTION:
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to op-
erating engine for the first time.
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8-7
EBL00262PERIODIC 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).Transfer gear oil
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.Clutch*•Check operation.
•Adjust if necessary.EE.book Page 7 Monday, June 18, 2001 10:18 AM

8-13 1. Oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile
1. Tapa del orificio de llenado de aceite
1. Dipstick 2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge 2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla 2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel minimo
EBU00824
Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick
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 before
checking. _4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil level.
5. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is low,
add oil to raise it to the proper level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case. _
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8-15 1. Clamp
1. Bride
1. Mordaza
1. Drain bolt (engine oil) 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange (huile de moteur) 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje (aceite del motor) 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Colador de aceite
Engine oil replacement and oil filter cleaning
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the clamp.
5. Remove the oil filler cap and drain bolt to
drain the oil.CAUTION:_ When removing the drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall out.
Take care not to lose these parts. _
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8-17 1. Filter cover bolt (× 3)
2. Oil filter cover
1. Boulon de couvercle de filtre (× 3)
2. Couvercle du filtre à huile
1. Perno de la tapa del filtro (× 3)
2. Tapa del filtro de aceite
1. Oil filter 2. O-ring (× 2)
1. Filtre à huile 2. Joint torique (× 2)
1. Filtro de aceite 2. Junta tórica (× 2)
6. Remove the shift pedal.
7. Remove the oil filter cover and oil filter.
8. Clean the oil strainer and oil filter with solvent.
9. Inspect the O-ring and replace it if damaged.
10. Install the oil filter, O-ring, oil filter cover, com-
pression spring, oil strainer and drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque.CAUTION:_ Before installing the drain bolt, be sure to in-
stall the O-ring, compression spring and oil
strainer. _
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (engine):
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf)
Filter cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
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11. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil filler
cap.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case. _12. Warm up the engine for several minutes at
idle speed. Check for oil leakage while warm-
ing 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:
2.4 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.5 L
Total amount:
3.4 L
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8-21 1. Oil gallery bolt 2. Cloth
1. Boulon de rampe de graissage 2. Chiffon
1. Perno del conducto de aceite 2. Trapo
Oil pressure check
1. Put a cloth around the cylinder.
2. Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt in the cylin-
der head.
3. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil be-
gins to seep from the oil gallery. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn the engine
off so it will not seize and check for the cause.
4. Restart the engine and check the oil pres-
sure.
5. After checking, tighten the oil gallery bolt to
specification.CAUTION:_ Be sure to inspect the oil pressure after replac-
ing the engine oil. _6. Install the clamp.Tightening torque:
Oil gallery bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
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