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8 9. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, check for the cause.
10. Install the final gear case guard by installing
the bolts and tightening them to the specified
torque.
EBU23686Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-11.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the holders. Tightening torque:
Final gear case guard bolt:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)1. Air filter case check hose
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8 6. Clean the sponge material with water or sol-
vent. WARNING! When using solvent to
clean the sponge material, always use
parts cleaning solvent or water. Never use
low-flash-point solvents or gasoline to
clean the sponge material because the en-
gine could catch fire or explode.
[EWB01951]
7. Squeeze the excess water or solvent out of
the sponge material and let it dry. NOTICE:
Do not twist the sponge material when
squeezing it. Do not apply oil to the
sponge material.
[ECB00471]
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as shown. If the
air filter element is damaged, replace it.
1. Air filter element
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10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YFM250Z Unleaded gasoline only
YFM25BZ Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
73/22 (3.318)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
19/18 × 46/11 (4.414)
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-8
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery ................................................................... 5-6, 8-38
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-29
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-29
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-30
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-33
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-27
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-36
Brake pedal position, free play and brake lever free
play (rear), adjusting .................................................. 8-30
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-27
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-35
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-25
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-13
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-13
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ............................................ 8-34DDrive select lever ........................................................... 4-7Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-27
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-6
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-25
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-17
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ....................................................................... 4-9
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-42HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-44
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-42
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-3IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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