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7. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the engine guard and the final gear
case guard by installing the bolts, and then
tightening them to the specified torques. Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
Tightening torques:
Engine guard bolt:
7.0 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
Final gear case guard bolt:
7.0 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
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8-57 1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Bouchon du vase d’expansion
2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante
2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Cooling system
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold as the coolant
level will vary with engine temperature.NOTE:_ The coolant level should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove panel D. (See pages 8-19–
8-21 for panel removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, install the reservoir
cap, and then install the panel.
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8-61 1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje del refrigerante
1. Trough
1. Feuille de papier repliée en forme de conduit
1. Pasante
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Changing the coolant
WARNING
_ Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap. _1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panels E and F. (See pages 8-29–
8-31 for panel removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt. (Use a trough
or a similar object as shown to prevent cool-
ant from spilling on the footrest.)
4. Remove the front carrier and panel C. (See
pages 8-23–8-27 for panel removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
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CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _14. Start the engine and let it idle for several min-
utes. Stop the engine, and then check the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is low, add
more coolant until it reaches the top of the ra-
diator.
15. Check for coolant leakage.Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for
aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.30 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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8-71 1. Spark plug wrench
1. Clé à bougie
1. Llave de bujía
3. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to re-
move the spark plug as shown.
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component
and is easy to inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator around the
center electrode is a medium-to-light tan color for a
ATV that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self.
Instead, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the spark
plug because heat and deposits will cause the
spark plug to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you should replace
the spark plug with the specified plug.
Specified spark plug:
DR8EA (NGK)
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8-77 1. Air filter element assembly
1.Élément de filtre à air
1. Conjunto del elemento del filtro de aire
1. Air filter element frame 2. Air filter element
3. Lock plate
1. Armature d’élément de filtre à air
2.Élément de filtre à air 3. Verrou
1. Bastidor del elemento del filtro de aire
2. Elemento del filtro de aire 3. Placa de bloqueo
3. Remove the air filter element assembly.
4. Pull off the lock plate, and then remove the air
filter element from its frame.
5. Wash the element gently but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
_ Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
air filter element. Never use low flash point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the air filter element
because the engine could catch fire or ex-
plode. _
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NOTE:_ The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the machine is operated in extremely dusty
areas. Each time the air filter element mainte-
nance is performed, check the air inlet to the filter
case for obstructions. Check the air filter case rub-
ber joint to the carburetor and manifold fittings for
an airtight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to
avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the
engine. _CAUTION:_ Never operate the engine with the air filter ele-
ment removed. This will allow unfiltered air to
enter, causing rapid engine wear and possible
engine damage. Additionally, operation with-
out the air filter element will affect carburetor
jetting with subsequent poor performance and
possible engine overheating. _
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8-83 1. V-belt cooling duct check hose (left front side of ATV)
1. Flexible de contrôle du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie
trapézoïdale (côté avant gauche du VTT)
1. Manguera de comprobación del conducto de enfriamiento de
la correa trapezoidal (lado delantero izquierdo del ATV)
1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Boulon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de drenaje de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
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V-belt cooling duct check hose
If dust or water collects in the V-belt cooling duct
check hose, remove the hose and clean it.
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V-belt case drain plug
After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove this plug to drain the
water from the case.NOTE:_ If water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the plug, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the ATV
as the water may affect other engine parts. _
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