2004 YAMAHA YFM350R 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 ..............................6-27
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
What to do if .......................................7-73
What to do ..........................................7-73
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUST-
MENT ....................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-15
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-27
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-31
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-39
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-41
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-43
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-43
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-45
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-45
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-47
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-51
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-53
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-55
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-57
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-63
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-65
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-67
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-69
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-71
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-73
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ...................... 8-73
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-45–8-55
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-65
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-57–8-61
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-15–8-25
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-13, 8-67–8-71
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-15, 8-43
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-17–5-23,
8-83–8-85
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-15, 8-63,
8-95–8-103
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-15–8-25.)CAUTION:_

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
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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
8-67–8-71 for details.) Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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8-8 * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinders or calipers, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinders and calipers, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Steering system*Check operation.
Repair if damaged.
Check toe-in.
Adjust if necessary.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering shaft*Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease.Rear arm pivot*
Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
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month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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8-15 1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil filler cap
1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
4. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Varilla
2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo
4. Tapa del filtro de aceite de motor
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Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element cleaned at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes, and
then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then
wipe the dipstick off with a clean rag. Insert
the dipstick in the filler hole (without screwing
it in), and then remove it again to check the oil
level.NOTE:_ The oil level should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks. _
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8-17 1. Engine oil drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Engine oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile moteur
2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression
4. Crépine à huile de moteur
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión
4. Tamiz de aceite de motor
5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case. _6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter element cleaning)
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes, and
then turn it off.
3. Place a container under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.CAUTION:_ When removing the engine oil drain bolt, the
compression spring, oil strainer and O-ring
will fall out. Take care not to lose these parts. _
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8-25
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for seve-
ral minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If
oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
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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 brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result 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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