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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10410
Left view1. Accessory box (page 3-27)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-29)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-29)
4. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Rider seat (page 3-23)
6. Passenger seat (page 3-23)
7. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-14)
8. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14)9. YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
10.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting lever (page 3-31)
11.Air filter element (page 6-17)
12.Shift pedal (page 3-17)
13.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
14.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)
15.Engine oil level check window (page 6-11)U2D2E3E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 26, 2008 3:51 PM
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6-12
64. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge isnot being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Oil filter cartridge
3. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Torque wrench
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6 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPCheck the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if theoil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10400
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
1.“CD” specification
2.“ENERGY CONSERVING II”
1
2
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6-14
611. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20014
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the final gear oil must be changed
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
WARNING
EWA10370
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
Make sure that no oil gets on thetire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
TIP
The final gear oil level must be
checked on a cold engine.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the sidecan result in a false reading.2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt,
and then check the oil level in the
final gear case.
TIPThe oil level should be at the brim of thefiller hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the fill-
er hole, add sufficient oil of the rec-
ommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
4. Install the oil filler bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
3. Correct oil level
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6 To change the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Place an oil pan under the final
gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
gear case.
4. Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
5. Refill with the recommended final
gear oil to the brim of the filler hole.6. Install the oil filler bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
7. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40153
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.TIP
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to theside can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
TIPThe coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended final gear oil:
Shaft drive gear oil (Part No.: 9079E-
SH001-00)
Oil quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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