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5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler hole, and then remove it again to
check the oil level. TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
6. If the engine oil is at or below the mini- mum level mark, remove the right rear
panel by removing the quick fastener
screws and bolts, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.1. Right rear panel 2. Quick fastener screw (× 4)
3. Bolt ( × 2)7. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil
filler hole, and then install the right rear
panel by installing the bolts and the quick
fastener screws.
8. Lower the cargo bed.
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down.NOTICE●
In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubricates
the clutch), do not mix any chemical
additives with oil. 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 “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause. 13. Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 min-
utes, and then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
14. Install the right rear panel by installing the bolts and the quick fastener screws.
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5B410013Final gear oilChecking the final gear oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.1. Final gear oil 2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil filler bolt 4. Correct oil level
3. 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.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Changing the final gear oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the fi- nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil.1. Final gear oil drain bolt 2. Gasket4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket,and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque. 5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil
up to the brim of the filler hole. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the
final gear case.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tightening torque:Final gear oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp.qt)
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8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage isfound, check for the cause.
5B410014Differential gear oilChecking the differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the filler
hole.1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket 3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
Tightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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3. If the level is low, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the spec-
ified level. NOTICE: Be sure no foreign
material enters the differential gear
case.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque. Changing the differential gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt, the differential gear oil drain bolt and their
gasket to drain the oil.
1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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4. Install the differential gear oil drain boltand its new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill the differential gear case with the recommended oil. NOTICE: Be sure no
foreign material enters the differential
gear case.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary. 7. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found, check for the cause.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil drain bolt: 9.8 Nm (0.98 m·kgf, 7.1 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, reducing
braking performance.
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Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
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Use only the specified brake fluid;
otherwise, the rubber seals may dete-
riorate, causing leakage.
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Refill with the same type of brake flu-
id. Adding a brake fluid other than
DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction.
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Be careful that water does not enter
the brake fluid reservoir when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EVU00860Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.●
Replace the oil seals every two years.
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Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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