2013 YAMAHA YFM700R air filter

Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
OPERATION .................................................. 6-1 Starting the engine ..................................... 6-1
Shifting ....................................................... 6-2
Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse ...................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-5
Parking ....................................................... 6-6
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-7
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER ................................................... 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22 WHAT TO DO... .........................................7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ................8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ..........................................................8-5
Removing and installing the panel ............8-10
Checking the spark plug ...........................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-13
Coolant .....................................................8-17
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-21
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-27
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-28
Valve clearance ........................................8-29
Adjusting the reverse lock release cable .......................................................8-29
Brakes .......................................................8-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-30
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-31
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-34
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-34
Checking the brake pedal height ..............8-34
Adjusting the parking brake free play .......8-35
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EBU17700Right view1. Spark arrester
2. Air filter case
3. Battery
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Crankcase engine oil filler cap
6. Oil filter element
7. Spark plug
8. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping)
(YFM7RSED/YFM700RSED)
9. Front shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow compression damping)
(YFM7RSED/YFM700RSED)
10.Front shock absorber asse mbly spring preload adjusting
nut (YFM7RSED/YFM700RSED)1
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3
567 8,9,10
1413
15
11,12
11.Front shock absorber asse mbly spring preload adjusting
ring (YFM7RD/YFM700RD)
12.Front shock absorber as sembly rebound damping force
adjusting screw (YFM7RSED/YFM700RSED)
13.Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
14.Brake pedal
15.Rear brake light switch
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After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the
trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case. NOTICE: Undrained
water can cause damage or improper opera-
tion.
[ECB00841]
Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat-
ed in salt water or muddy conditions. RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
WARNING
EWB01651Riding improperly over obstacles could cause
loss of control or a collision. Before operating
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never at-
tempt to ride over large obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees. When you go over
obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owner’s Manual.Riding over rough terrain should be done with cau-
tion. Look out for obstacles which could cause
damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or ac-1. Air filter case check hose
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EBU21865General maintenance and lubrication chart TIP●For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.●For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.●Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.NO.ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter element Clean and replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2 *Clutch Check operation and adjust if necessary. √ √√√
3 *Front brake Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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14*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
15 *Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
16 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting points Check operation and correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√√
17 *Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
18 *Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
√√√√√
19 *Engine mount Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
20 Engine oil Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
21 Engine oil filter ele-
ment
Replace.
√√√
22 Cooling system Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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9. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the reser- voir to the maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap. NOTICE: Mix
antifreeze with distilled water only. Howev-
er, if distilled water is not available, soft
water may be used for refilling. Do not use
hard water or salt water since they are
harmful to the engine.
[ECB00991]
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radia- tor until it is full.
12. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and then turn it off. 13. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant
level in the radiator. If it is low, add sufficient
coolant until it reaches the top of the radiator,
and then install the radiator cap.
14. Start the engine, and then check for coolant leakage.
TIPIf any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.15. Install the panel.EBU26806Cleaning 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.
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:1:1
Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze con-
taining corrosion inhibitors for aluminum en-
gines
Coolant quantity: Radiator capacity (including all routes):1.61 L (1.70 US qt, 1.42 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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81. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the holders. 4. Fully loosen the wing bolt.
5. Remove the air filter element together with the
wing bolt and washer.
1. Air filter case check hose
1
1. Air filter case cover
2. Air filter case cover holder
2 1
2
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6. Remove the wing bolt and washer from the air
filter element.
7. Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame. 8. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
[EWB01941]
9. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
[ECB00441]
1. Air filter element
2. Washer
3. Wing bolt
3
2
1
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
2
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