2004 YAMAHA BREEZE engine

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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 per-
formance.
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine/transmission oil clas-
sification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher–20° 10° 20° 30° 40°
10W30
10W40
20W40
20W5050°C
0° –10°5W30
15W40
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Chain
Check the general condition of the chain and
check the chain slack before every ride.
Lubricate and adjust the chain as necessary.
(See pages 8-53–8-59 for details.)
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.25 L
Total amount:
1.45 L
Transmission oil quantity:
Total amount:
0.6 L
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Starting a cold engine
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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
do not work smoothly, you could be unable
to control the ATV, which could lead to an
accident or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the drive select lever to neutral.
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NOTE:
8The engine can be started only when the
drive select lever is in neutral.
8When the drive select lever is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should come on. If the
light does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer
to inspect it.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure:
Position 1: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5
°C .
Position 2: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0
°C – 30°C
and warming up position.
Position 3: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25
°C
and warm engine start position.
1. Fully open 2. Half open
3. Closed a. Starter (choke)
1. Pleine course 2. Mi-course
3. Fermé a. Starter (choke)
1. Abierto completamente 2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado a. Starter (choke)
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AMBIENT TEMP. / STARTER (CHOKE) POSITIONPOSITION DE STARTER (CHOKE) / TEMP. AMBIANTEPOSICION DEL STARTER (CHOKE) / TEMP. AMBIENTE
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6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the starter switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the starter
switch, then push the starter 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 attempt.
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 1, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position 2to 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.
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8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and return the starter (choke) to
position 3before riding.
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See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating engine for the first time.
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke) should
not be used. The throttle should be opened
slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke) turned
off.
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NOTE:
If the drive select lever is shifted into reverse
while the engine is running, the engine will stop
unless the parking brake or rear brake lever is
applied.
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Improper operation in reverse could make
you hit an obstacle or person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift
into reverse, make sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind you. When it is safe to
proceed, go slowly.
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