2003 YAMAHA WARRIOR 350 oil level

OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
67
What to do if... .................................... 7-73
What to do... ....................................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil ............................................ 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-25
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-29
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-33
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-35
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-37
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-37
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ......................................... 8-39
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-41
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-45
Front brake adjustment....................... 8-47
Rear brake adjustment ....................... 8-49
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-51
Adjusting the rear brake light .............. 8-55
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-57
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-59
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-61
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-63
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-39 ~ 8-49
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-57
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable free play. 8-51 ~ 8-53
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-59 ~ 8-63
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-17, 8-37
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19 ~ 5-25,
8-71 ~ 8-73
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-85 ~ 8-95
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-75 ~ 8-81
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-15 ~ 8-23
for details.)
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:

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.
Wheel bearings*•Check bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Steering system*•Check operation.
•Repair if damaged.
•Check toe-in.
•Adjust if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering
shaft*•Lubricate every 6 months.**Rear arm pivot*•Lubricate every 6 months.**Fittings and Fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.Battery*•Check specific gravity.
•Check breather hose for proper routing.
•Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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8-15 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 mínimo
EBU00949*
Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes, and
then stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick, and then 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. _4. Remove the dipstick, and then check 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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8-17 1. Drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Tamiz de aceite
Engine oil replacement and oil filter element
cleaning
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick, and then remove the
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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Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor brake performance.


Be careful that water does not enter the master
cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.


Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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