2009 YAMAHA YFM90R oil level

Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-19
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-20
Checking the throttle cable free play ....... 8-21
Timing chain ............................................ 8-22
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-22
Checking the front brake shoes................ 8-22
Adjusting the front brake lever free play ....................................................... 8-23
Checking the rear brake pads ................. 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ................. 8-25
Changing the rear brake fluid .................. 8-26
Checking the rear brake lever free play ........................................................8-26
Checking and lubricating the cables........ 8-27
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers............................... 8-27
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-28
Battery ..................................................... 8-28
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-30
Removing a wheel ................................... 8-32
Installing a wheel ..................................... 8-33
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-34
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-35
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV...............7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT ............................................ 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE...........7-11
TURNING YOUR ATV..............................7-15
CLIMBING UPHILL....................................7-17
RIDING DOWNHILL..................................7-20
CROSSING A SLOPE................................7-21
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER ................................................... 7-22
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN...........7-24
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.........................7-25
WHAT TO DO IF.......................................7-26
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-26
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR..........................................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................................................ 8-5

Checking the spark plug ............................. 8-9
Engine oil ................................................. 8-11
Final transmission oil ................................ 8-14
Cleaning the air filter element .................. 8-15 CLEANING AND STORAGE.........................9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ...................................................... 9-2 Brakes ..................................................... 8-22

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Make sure that operation is smooth, and check cable free play.Lubricate cable and lever housing if necessary.
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-27
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. 5-4, 5-5, 5-6
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary. 8-27
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments and switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
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Throttle lever 5-4, 8-21
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ROUTINE
METIT
Fuel
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary . 4-8, 5-3Check A TV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary .5-3, 8-11
Final transmission oil
5-3, 8-14
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.
Front brake
Check operation, and correct if necessary.Lubricate cable if necessary .Check lever free play , and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-22, 8-23
Engine oil
Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
Rear brake 5-3, 8-25, 8-26
Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified
level if necessary.

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FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
(See page 4-8.)
Engine oilMake sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-11.)
Final transmission oilMake sure that the final transmission oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary.
(See page 8-14.)Front and rear brakesRecommended brake fluid:
DOT4
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Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joint or brake fluid reservoir. Apply the brake
firmly for one minute. If there is any leakage, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.Brake leversCheck for correct free play in the brake levers. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See pages
8-23 and 8-26.)Check operation of the levers. They should
move smoothly and there should be a firm feel-
ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-25.)
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
ing when the brakes are applied. If not, have the

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2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasketand its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the specified torque assoon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap. Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least ten minutes until the oil set-1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
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tles for an accurate reading.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the dipstick off with a clean rag.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:12.0 Nm (1.20 m·kgf, 8.9 ft·lbf)
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4. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (withoutscrewing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimumand maximum level marks.
5. 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.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil filler cap.1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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To change the engine oil 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
5. Check the washer for damage and replace it if necessary.
6. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Oil filter element

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7. Add the specified amount of the recommend-ed engine oil, and then install and tighten the
engine oil filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:8 Nm (0.8m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 0.8 L (0.84 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)N O T I C EDo not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification
of "CD" or oils of a higher quality than
sp eci fi ed . I n ad d i ti o n , d o n o t u se o i ls l ab el e d " E N E R G Y C O N S E R V I N G I I " o r
higher.the crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let it idle for severalMake sure that no foreign material enters minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.

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1. Final transmission oil ller cap
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1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
4. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to thespecified torque.Final transmission oil The final transmission case must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage isfound, have a Yamaha dealer check and repair theATV. In addition, the final transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final transmission.
3. Remove the final transmission oil filler cap and the drain bolt to drain the oil from the final
transmission oil case.
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Tightening torque:Final transmission oil drain bolt:15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 10.8 ft·lbf)5. Add the specified amount of the recommend- ed final transmission oil, and then check the
oil level.N O T I C E Be sure no foreign material enters the final
transmission case.
6. Install and tighten the oil filler cap.
7. Check the final transmission case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
Recommended final transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt) (0.27 Imp.qt)
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.TIPThere are check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in these hoses, empty1. Air filter case check hose (left)
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them and clean the air filter element and air filter
case.