2006 YAMAHA YFM700R oil level

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-83–8-85
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-13–5-15
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-21
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level in reservoir.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19, 8-37–8-47
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-23, 8-91–8-99
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-23, 8-69
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-25–5-31, 8-111–8-113
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-31
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-31, 8-125–8-131
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-21.)
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8In 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.
8Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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NOTE:
8Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
8Brake fluid replacement:
9When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required.
9On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed
and the oil filter element replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up until the
engine oil has reached a normal tempera-
ture of 60 ° C, let it continue to idle for ten
seconds or more, and then turn the engine
off.
NOTE:
To achieve the proper engine oil temperature for
an accurate oil level reading, the engine must
have first completely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes to normal
operating temperature.
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3. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean with a clean rag, insert it
back into the filler hole (without screwing it
in), and then remove it again to check the
oil level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level
mark, add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type through the engine oil tank filler
hole to raise it to the correct level.
NOTE:
When adding oil, be careful not to overfill the
engine oil tank; the oil level rises faster starting
from the half-level-portion on the dipstick.
5. Insert the dipstick into the engine oil tank
filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil
tank filler cap.
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1
3
4
5
2
1. Engine oil tank
2. Engine oil tank filler cap
3. Dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Minimum level mark
1. Rèservoir d’huile de moteur
2. Bouchon de remplissage de l’huile de moteur
3. Jauge
4. Repère de niveau maximum
5. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Depósito de aceite de motor
2. Tapa de relleno del depósito de aceite de motor
3. Varilla de medición
4. Marca de máximo
5. Marca de minimo
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11. Install the crankcase engine oil filler cap,
and then tighten it to the specified torque.
12. Pour only 1.3 L (1.37 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt) 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.
13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and
then turn it off.
14. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and
then gradually fill the oil tank with the
remaining oil quantity while regularly
checking the oil level on the dipstick.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.75 L
With oil filter element replacement:
1.85 L
Tightening torque:
Crankcase engine oil filler cap:
12 Nm (1.2 m0kgf)
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8In 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.
8Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
15. Start the engine, and then let it idle for sev-
eral minutes while checking it for oil leak-
age. 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.
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
8Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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2
1. Cowling
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir cap
1. Carénage
2. Bouchon du réservoir de liquide de frein
1. Carenado
2. Tapa del depósito del líquido de los frenos traseros
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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2
1. Quick fastener 2. Bolt1. Rivets démontables 2. Boulon1. Fijadores rápidos 2. Perno
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