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8-7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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.)
Carburetor*•Check and adjust 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 cartridge
•Replace.Final gear oil
•Check oil level/oil leakage.
•Replace.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.V-belt*•Check operation.
•Check for cracks or damage.U5KM60.book Page 7 Thursday, June 21, 2001 2:40 PM
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8-55 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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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold as the coolant
level will vary with engine temperature. The
coolant level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks.
2. If the level is low, remove panel D. (See pag-
es 8-17 ~ 8-19 for panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
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3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, and then
add coolant or distilled water to raise it to the
specified level.
4. Install the panel.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _NOTE:_
If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible.
The radiator fan operation is completely auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
_If your ATV overheats, see page 8-138 for details. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.30 L
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8-59 1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje del refrigerante
1. Trough
1. Feuille de papier repliée en forme de conduit
1. Pasante
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Changing the coolant
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. _1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panels E and F. (See pages 8-29 ~
8-31 for removal and installation procedures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt. (Use a trough
or a similar object as shown to prevent cool-
ant from spilling on the footrest.)
4. Remove the front carrier and panel C. (See
pages 8-23 and 8-27 for removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
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8-61 1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon du radiateur
1. Tapa del radiador
1. Coolant reservoir drain hose
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Manguera de drenaje del depósito de refrigerante
5. Remove the radiator cap.
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir
side, and then drain the coolant from the
coolant reservoir.
8. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
9. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is
damaged, and then tighten the coolant drain
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
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10. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum
engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.8 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.3 L
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12. Install the radiator cap.
13. Start the engine and let it idle for several min-
utes. Stop the engine, and then check the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is low, add
more coolant until it reaches the top of the ra-
diator.
14. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up to
the maximum level.
15. Install the coolant reservoir cap and check for
coolant leakage.NOTE:_ If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the cooling system. _16. Install the panels and the front carrier.
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8-138
Engine overheatingNOTE: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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