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EBU12351
Engine oil/transfer gear oil 
Make sure the engine oil/transfer gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages
8-17–8-31.)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 engine oil classification: 
See page 10-2.
Recommended engine oil/transfer gear oil type 
and quantity: 
See page 10-2. 
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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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10
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC) 87.1 dB (A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008) Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008) Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
Engine oil/Transfer gear oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higherModel YFM400FP/YFM400FW
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
CAUTION:
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the en-
gine 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.
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