2006 YAMAHA BRUIN 350 2WD recommended oil

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EBU10842
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-21–8-31.)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 spec-
ified. In addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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EBU00493
Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-31–8-37 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
EBU01083
Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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8. Add the specified amount of recommended
engine oil, and then install the engine oil filler
cap and tighten it.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 spec-
ified. 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:
2.2 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.3 L
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8-31 1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct oil level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage d’huile du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Perno del orificio de llenado de aceite de la transmisión final
3. Nivel de aceite correcto
9. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, turn the en-
gine off immediately and check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
EBU11453
Final gear oil
Checking the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.NOTE:_ The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. _3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _
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8-35 1. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du carter de transmission finale
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite del cárter de la transmisión final
4. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to
drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
6. Add the recommended final gear oil to the
brim of the filler hole.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.23 L
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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.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Starting system Electric and recoil starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
With oil filter cartridge replacement2.2 L
2.3 L Model YFM35BA
-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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