2006 YAMAHA YFM700R drain bolt

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3. Remove the crankcase engine oil filler cap
and the crankcase engine oil drain bolt.
4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
the engine oil tank drain bolt.
5. Check the washers for damage, and
replace if necessary.
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1. Crankcase engine oil drain bolt1. Boulon de vidange d’huile du carter1. Perno de drenaje de aceite de motor del cárter
1. Crankcase engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage du carter1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor del cárter
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NOTE:
Skip steps 6–9 if the oil filter element is not
being replaced.
6. Remove the oil filter element cover by
removing the bolts, and then remove the
oil filter element.
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1. Engine oil tank drain bolt1. Boulon de vidange du rèservior d’huile de moteur1. Perno de drenaje del depósito aceite de motor
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1. Oil filter element cover 2. Bolt (×3)1. Couvercle de l’élément 2. Boulon (×3)
du filtre à huile
1. Cubierta del filtro de aceite 2. Perno (×3)
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7. Check the O-rings for damage, and
replace them if necessary.
8. Install a new oil filter element and the O-
rings.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated.
9. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the bolts, and then tighten them
to the specified torque.
10. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt
and the engine oil tank drain bolt, and then
tighten them to the specified torques.
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1. Oil filter element cover 2. O-ring (×2)1. Couvercle de l’élément 2. Joint torique (×2)
du filtre à huile
1. Cubierta del filtro de aceite 2. Junta torica (×2)Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kgf)
Tightening torques:
Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
Engine oil tank drain bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m0kgf)
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Changing the coolant
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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 panel A. (See page 8-19 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and
then remove the coolant drain bolt.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
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1. Coolant drain bolt (×2)1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement (×2)1. Perno de drenaje de refrigerante (×2)
1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon de radiateur1. Tapa del radiador
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5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
6. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reser-
voir side, and then drain the coolant from
the coolant reservoir.
7. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it
is damaged, and then tighten the coolant
drain bolt to the specified torque.
9. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the
radiator until it is full.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the
coolant reservoir to the maximum level
mark.
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1. Coolant reservoir cap 2. Hose1. Bouchon de vase d’expansion 2. Flexible1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante 2. MangueraTightening torque
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kgf)
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