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TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimumand maximum level marks.
6. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
8. Install the panel.To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel F. (See page 8-9.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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EBU28572Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be checked and
the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe final gear oil level must be checked on a coldengine.
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 the filler hole.3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
4. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Correct oil level
3. Final gear oilTightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
24 Nm (2.4 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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EBU23422Differential gear oil The differential gear case must be checked for oil
leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
In addition, the differential gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the differential gear oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe differential gear oil level must be checked ona cold engine.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt, and
then check the oil level in the differential gear
case.
TIPThe oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
4. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.1. Differential gear oil
2. Differential gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct oil levelTightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Use only the recommended quality brake fluid,
otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking performance.Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.Be 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.Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.EBU24281Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.Brake hoses: Replace every four years.EBU24393Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system. Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 41. Brake lever free play
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1991 mm (78.4 in)
Overall width:
1093 mm (43.0 in)
Overall height:
1120 mm (44.1 in)
Seat height:
850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1233 mm (48.5 in)
Ground clearance:
245 mm (9.6 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3000 mm (118 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
285.0 kg (628 lb) (EUR)
289.0 kg (637 lb) (AUS)(NZL)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
78.3 dB(A) (EUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
421.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
84.5 × 75.0 mm (3.33 × 2.95 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric and recoil starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
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Engine oil:Type:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE
15W-40 or SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil (EUR)
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil (Part No.:
ACC-SHAFT-LU-00) (AUS)(NZL)Quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil (Part No.:
ACC-SHAFT-LU-00) or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
(AUS)(NZL)
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80
API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil (EUR)
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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Minimum:
Front:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishboneSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
LED
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