2005 YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 engine oil

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:_

For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.


For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. How-
ever, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be
followed.
_
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.Engine oil filter element
Replace.Engine oil strainer
Clean.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace every 12 months.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-9.
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Clutch*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Drive select lever
safety system*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Steering system*Check operation.
Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in.
Adjust if necessary.Axle boots*Check condition.
Replace if damaged.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-17 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa del orificio de llenado de aceite de motor
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 minimo
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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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8-19 1. Engine oil drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Colador de aceite
1. Clamp
1. Bride
1. Mordaza
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:_ Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase. _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.
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8-21 1. Engine oil filter element cover bolt (× 3)
2. Oil filter element cover
3. Bolt
1. Boulon de couvercle de l’élément de filtre à huile moteur (× 3)
2. Couvercle de l’élément de filtre à huile
3. Boulon
1. Perno de la tapa del elemento del filtro de aceite de motor (× 3)
2. Tapa del elemento del filtro de aceite
3. Perno
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. _NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–11 if the oil filter element is not being
cleaned. _5. Remove the shift pedal by removing the bolt.
6. Remove the clamp by removing the screw.
7. Remove the oil filter element cover by remov-
ing the bolts, and then remove the oil filter el-
ement.
8. Clean the oil strainer and oil filter element
with solvent.
9. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.
10. Install the oil filter element and O-ring.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _
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8-23 1. Engine oil filter element 2. O-ring (× 2)
1.Élément du filtre à huile moteur 2. Joint torique (× 2)
1. Element del filtro de aceite de motor 2. Junta tórica (× 2)
11. Install the oil filter element cover by installing
the bolts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
12. Install the oil strainer, compression spring,
O-ring and engine oil drain bolt. Tighten the
engine oil drain bolt to the specified torque.CAUTION:_ Before installing the engine oil drain bolt, be
sure to install the O-ring, compression spring
and oil strainer. _
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf)
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13. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed engine oil, and then install and tighten the
engine oil filler cap.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.
_
Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
2.40 L
With oil filter element replacement:
2.50 L
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14. Install the clamp by installing the screw.
15. Install the shift pedal by installing the bolt.
16. 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.
17. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
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