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tool kit and the low-pressure tire gauge in their re-
spective compartments under the seat.
The service information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are in-
tended to assist you in the performance of preven-
tive maintenance and minor repairs. However,
additional tools such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIP
If you do not have the tools or experience required
for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform
it for you.
1. Owner’s manual
2. Low-pressure tire gauge
3. Owner’s tool kit
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2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available when installing
the 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 as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
EBU23267
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. Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7HSA
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
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then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
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 re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTICE:
When remov-
ing the engine oil drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall
out. Take care not to lose these
parts.
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5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.
7. Install the oil strainer, compression spring,
O-ring and engine oil drain bolt. Tighten the
engine oil drain bolt to the specified torque.
NOTICE:
Before installing the engine oil
drain bolt, be sure to install the O-ring,
compression spring and oil strain-
er.
[ECB00321]
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Oil strainer
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8. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil filler cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECB00330
Do not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than speci-
fied. In addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oilis leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EBU27026
Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
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. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then loosen the transmission oil check screw
located at the right side of the crankcase until
oil flows out. Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
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4. If no oil flows out, remove the transmission oil
filler bolt and its gasket.5. Pour the recommended type of oil in the trans-
mission oil filler hole until it flows out of the
check screw hole.
6. Tighten the oil check screw to the specified
torque.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
1. Transmission oil check screw
2. Gasket
3. Transmission oil level check hole
4. Correct oil level
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1. Transmission oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil check screw:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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8. Install the transmission oil filler bolt and its
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
To change the transmission 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 transmission to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler bolt, the
transmission oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil from the transmission case.5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended transmission oil.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that no foreign material enters the
transmission case.
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Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
NOTICE
ECB01061
Make sure that no oil gets on the tires or
wheels.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
off the engine and check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
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Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements
Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter element
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There 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. Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Air filter case check hose
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fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the screws and their gasket.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
screw holes.
5. Check the gaskets for damage, and replace
them if necessary.
6. Install the screws and their gasket, and then
tighten the screws to the specified torque.
1. Screw
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2. Gasket
3. Tailpipe
4. Spark arrester
Tightening torque:
Tailpipe screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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