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86. If the engine oil is not between the tip of the
dipstick and the maximum level mark, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure the
engine oil is at the correct level, otherwise
engine damage may result.
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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 E. (See page 8-10.)
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 and its gasket to
drain the oil from the crankcase.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced.6. Remove panels C and D. (See page 8-10.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filterwrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer.8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring ofthe new oil filter cartridge.
1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench. 10. Install panels D and C.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.1. O-ring
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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12. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil 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
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
●Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.13. Start the engine, and then let it idle for severalminutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
14. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
15. Install panel E.EBU30270Final 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.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then check the oil level in the final
gear case. The oil level should be at the brim
of the filler hole.
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
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)
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83. 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. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the engine guard and the final gear case guard by removing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the
oil from the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelTightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)1
2
3
4
1. Engine guard
2. Final gear case guard
3. Bolt
2
3 3
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87. 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.
9. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
10. Install the engine guard and the final gear case guard by installing the bolts, and then
tightening them to the specified torques.
EBU23426Differential 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.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
differential gear case. The oil level should be
at the brim of the filler hole.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques: Engine guard bolt:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Final gear case guard bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
1
2
3
4
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86. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, andreplace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 8. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23470Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.EBU27126To check the coolant level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser- voir.TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended differential gear oil:See page 10-1.
Tightening torque: Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1
2
3
4
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3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove panel C to access the coolant
reservoir. (See page 8-10.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add cool- ant or distilled water to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap, and then install
the panel. NOTICE: If coolant is not avail-
able, use distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water or salt wa-
ter since they are harmful to the engine. If
water has been used instead of coolant, re-
place it with coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the coolant, have
a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1
2
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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