2005 YAMAHA YFM660R engine oil

8-23 1. Engine guard 2. Bolt (× 6)
1. Protège-carter 2. Boulon (× 6)
1. Protector del motor 2. Perno (× 6)
CAUTION:_ Make sure that the oil filler cap is securely
tightened, otherwise oil may seep out when
the engine is running. _To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove the engine guard by removing the
bolts.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
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8-25 1. Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange d’huile du carter
1. Perno de drenaje de aceite de motor del cárter
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du réservoir d’huile de moteur
1. Perno de drenaje del depósito aceite de motor
4. Remove the crankcase engine oil drain bolt.
5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and the
oil tank drain bolt.
6. Check the washers for damage, and replace
if necessary.NOTE:_ Skip steps 7–9 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _
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8-27 1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile
2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite
2. Llave para filtros de aceite
1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. _9. Install a new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
10. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt and
the engine oil tank drain bolt, and then tighten
them to the specified torques. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
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11. Pour only 1.75 L of the specified amount of
recommended engine oil through the engine
oil tank filler hole, insert the dipstick, and then
tighten the oil tank filler cap.
12. Start the engine, rev it several times, and
then turn it off.
13. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and
then gradually fill the oil tank with the remain-
ing oil quantity while regularly checking the oil
level on the dipstick.
14. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.Tightening torques:
Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf)
Engine oil tank drain bolt:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf)
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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:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.9 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.95 L
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15. 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.
16. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
17. Install the engine guard by installing the bolts.
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2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.CAUTION:
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
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8-95
EBU00570
Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the outer cov-
ering of control cables becomes damaged.
Cables can also become frayed or kinked. Op-
eration of controls could be restricted, which
could cause an accident or injury.Lubricate the inner cables and the cable ends. If
the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace them.
EBU00737
Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and ped-
al.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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