2010 YAMAHA YFM700R recommended oil

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19224Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00481Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-11, 5-3
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified lev-
el if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-12
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.
Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-17
Front brakeCheck operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
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.5-3, 8-28, 8-29, 8-31
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EBU19541Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
(See page 4-11.)EBU19560Engine oil Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-12.)EBU19631Coolant Make sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 8-17.)TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.EBU19711Front and rear brakes Brake lever and brake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.

Check for correct brake pedal height. (See page
8-32.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-29.)
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-28.)Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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8 11. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt and
the engine oil tank drain bolt, and then tighten
them to the specified torques.
12. Install the crankcase engine oil filler cap, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
13. Pour only 1.3 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt) of
the specified amount of the recommended en-
gine oil through the engine oil tank filler hole,
and then install and tighten the oil tank filler
cap.
14. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then
turn it off.15. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then
gradually fill the oil tank with the remaining oil
quantity while regularly checking the oil level
on the dipstick.
16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.NOTICEECB00300
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 Tightening torques:
Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Engine oil tank drain bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Crankcase engine oil filler cap:
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.85 L (1.96 US qt, 1.63 Imp.qt)
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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.EBU24291Changing 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 master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the in-
tervals listed below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four years.EBU24394Checking 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. No free play
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8 for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
[ECB00581]
EBU24901
Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02581
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or donot work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
EBU24922Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.EBUM0170Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Recommended lubricant:
Engine oilRecommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1845 mm (72.6 in)
Overall width:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Overall height:
1130 mm (44.5 in)
Seat height:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance:
240 mm (9.4 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3500 mm (138 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
192.0 kg (423 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
87.4 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, SOHCCylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
686 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
9.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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Type:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.85 L (1.96 US qt, 1.63 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):
1.61 L (1.70 US qt, 1.42 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
11.0 L (2.91 US gal, 2.42 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.6 L (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Type/quantity:
44EHS/1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
77/34 (2.265)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/14 (2.714)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed.forward, 1-speed.reverse
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 20W-50
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Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
256 mm (10.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
20.0 A
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