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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
For ATV Type 1 category Y12, use from 12
years old.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
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EBU25961
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:2065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall width: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height:
1240 mm (48.8 in)
Seat height: 905 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1250 mm (49.2 in)
Ground clearance:
275 mm (10.8 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
294.0 kg (648 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YFM550DE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM550PE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM550PLE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM550DE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM550PE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM550PLE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): YFM550DE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM550PE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM550PLE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 558 cm³
Bore × stroke:
92.0 × 84.0 mm (3.62 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio: 9.30 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
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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 cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.22 L (0.23 US qt, 0.19 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.99 L (2.10 US qt, 1.75 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM550DE Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM550PE Regular unleaded gasoline only
(EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PE Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PHE Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM550PLE Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
20.0 L (5.28 US gal, 4.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:28P7 10
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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