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8-8
INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours
9Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
Clutch*9Check operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
9Check free play/operation/fluid leakage/
Front brake*See NOTE Page 8-10.22222
9Correct if necessary.
9Check operation/fluid leakage/
Rear brake*See NOTE Page 8-10.22222
9Correct if necessary.
Wheels*9Check balance/damage/runout.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings*9Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
2222
9Replace if damaged.
Rear arm pivot*9Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.222
Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering 9Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.222
shaft*
Drive chain9Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.22222
Fittings and fasteners*9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
22222
9Correct if necessary.
Front and rear9Check operation.
22
suspension*9Correct if necessary.
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cC
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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EBU07410
Clutch lever free play adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be adjusted to
5–10 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
3. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
If the specified free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato loosen the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crankcase side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the crankcase in
direction ato increase the free play or in
direction bto decrease the free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the crankcase and
the clutch lever.
1 2
a
b
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt c. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage c. Jeu1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Perno de adjuste c. Juego libre
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2. Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Tuerca de adjuste
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EBU07370
Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and
pedal.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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10-2
Model YFM700R
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
cC
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.
Quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement 1.75 L
With oil filter element replacement 1.85 L
–20° 10° 20° 30° 40°
10W30
10W40
20W40
20W5050°C
0° –10°
5W30
15W40
10
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Model YFM700R
Cooling system:
Radiator capacity (Including all routes) 1.61 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(Up to the maximum level mark) 0.25 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Tank capacity 11.0 L
Reserve amount 2.6 L
Fuel injection:
Type 1S3
Manufacturer DENSO
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
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