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8-8
* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based greaseNOTE:Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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.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.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots*•Lubricate.**Drive shaft universal
joint*•Lubricate.**Engine mount*
•Check for cracks or damage.Front and rear axle boots*•Check operation.
•Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushes*
•Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and Fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-33 1. Engine oil dipstick
1. Jauge d’huile
1. Varilla de medición del aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU00847
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-31 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level place and warm up
the engine for several minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it 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. _5. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is low,
fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level.
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8-35 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge replacement
1. Remove panels E and F. (See pages 8-29 ~
8-31 for panel removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes.
3. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the
engine and remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil.
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8-37 1. Engine oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile moteur
2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite de motor
2. Llave para filtros de aceite
5. Remove the oil filter by using an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _6. Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf)
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8-39 1. Torque wrench
1. Clé dynamométrique
1. Llave de apriete
7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _8. Install the oil filter and tighten it to the speci-
fied torque with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
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8-41
9. Fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level. Install the dipstick and tighten
it.CAUTION:_
Do not put in any chemical additives. En-
gine oil also lubricates the clutch and addi-
tives could cause clutch slippage.
Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
_
Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.2 L
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.0 L
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8-43
‘1. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile de couple conique arrière
1. Perno de drenaje de aceite de la transmisión final
10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the en-
gine immediately and check for the cause.
11. Install the panels.
EBU00880
Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
Final gear oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to
drain the oil.
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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
EBU00771
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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