2004 YAMAHA YFM50S check oil

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Engine stop switch with cord (lanyard).....4-7
Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-17Rear brake lever .................................4-17
Parking brake .....................................4-19
Shift lever ...........................................4-21
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-21
Fuel cock ............................................4-23
Choke lever ........................................4-25
Seat ....................................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
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CONTENTS
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, condition and free play.
5-5–5-7, 8-41–8-49
9Adjust if necessary.
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-11–5-13, 8-13–8-17
Final gear oil9Check for leakage. 5-15, 8-19–8-21
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19–5-25, 8-55
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Switches9Check operation. 5-17
Battery9Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-57–8-63
9Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Valves*9Check valve clearance.
9Adjust if necessary.2 222
Cam chain*9Check chain tension.
9Adjust if necessary.2 222
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
Carburetor*9Check idle speed/choke lever operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
system*9Replace if necessary.222
9Check for leakage.
Exhaust system*9Tighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket if necessary.
Fuel line*9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Engine oil9Replace (warm engine before draining).2 222
Final gear oil9Check oil level/oil leakage.
22
9Replace every 12 months.
Brakes*9Check operation.
22222
9Adjust if necessary.
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Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and stop it.
3. 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.
4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil
level.
5. The oil level should be between the mini-
mum and maximum marks. If the level is
low, add oil to raise it to the specified level.
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Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de medición
2. Marca de máximo 3. Marca de mínimo
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7. Fill the engine with oil and install the dip-
stick.
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Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
8. Warm up the engine for several minutes at
idle speed. Check for oil leakage while
warming up.
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If oil leakage is found, stop the engine imme-
diately and check for the cause.
Recommended oil type:
20W50, 20W40, 15W40, 10W40,
10W30, 5W30
Recommended oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.8L
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2. Place a container under the final gear
case.
3. Remove the dipstick and drain bolt to drain
the oil.
4. Install the drain bolt and tighten to specifi-
cation.
5. Fill the final gear case with oil.
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Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
6. Install the dipstick.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is
found, check for the cause.
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1. Drain bolt1. Boulon de vidange1. Perno de drenaje
Tightening torque
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.12 L
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