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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not
cool when removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure
and burn you.  Place a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any remaining
pressure to escape.TIPIf it is difficult to get the recommended coolant,  tap water can be used temporarily, provided that
it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.Wait until the 
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the 
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the 
cooling system for leakage.
No 
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a  
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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EVU01030
1-CLEANING AND STORAGE
CleaningFrequent, thorough cleaning of your vehicle
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend
the useful life of many components. 1. Before cleaning the vehicle:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipeto prevent water entry. A plastic bag
and strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do
not apply degreaser to the wheel axles. 3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a
garden hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job.  WARNING! Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the
brakes several times at slow speeds
to let friction dry out the linings. Wet
brakes may have reduced stopping
ability, increasing the chance of an ac-
cident.  NOTICE: Excessive water
pressure may cause water seepage
and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and elec-
trical devices. Many expensive repair
bills have resulted from improper
high-pressure detergent applications,
such as those available in coin-oper-
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4. Once the majority of the dirt has beenhosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and mild, detergent-type soap. An
old toothbrush or bottle brush is handy for
hard-to-get-at places.
5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
clean chamois towel or soft, absorbent
cloth.
6.  Clean the seats with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the covers pliable and
glossy.
7. Automotive-type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome-plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many
contain abrasives which may scratch the
paint or protective finish. When finished,
start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes.
5B410025StorageLong term storage (60 days or more) of your
vehicle will require some preventive proce-
dures to guard against deterioration. Make
any necessary repairs before storing the vehi-
cle.
After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle, prepare
for storage as follows:1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add
the specified amount of Yamaha Fuel
Stabilizer and Conditioner or equivalent
product. Operate the vehicle for at least
5 minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
Specified amount: 1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel (or 
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
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2.  Remove the spark plug, pour about one tablespoon of SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50
motor oil in the spark plug hole and install
the spark plug. Ground the spark plug
wire and turn the engine over several
times to coat the cylinder wall with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmo-
sphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to
any rubber parts or the seat covers. 7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store
it in a dry place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively warm or cold place [less than
0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)].
Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner elimi-
nates the need to drain the fuel system. Con-
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EBU25960
1-SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:3100 mm (122.0 in)
Overall width: 1625 mm (64.0 in)
Overall height:
1925 mm (75.8 in)
Seat height: 793 mm (31.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2135 mm (84.1 in)
Ground clearance:
300 mm (11.8 in)
Minimum turning radius: 4500 mm (177 in)Weight:Curb weight:
635.0 kg (1400 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YXM700PSE 83.0 dB(A) (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
A-weighted sound power level:
YXM700PSE 93.0 dB(A) (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): YXM700PSE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008): YXM700PSE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement:
686 cm³
Bore  × stroke:
102.0  × 84.0 mm (4.02  × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
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Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.74 L (2.90 US qt, 2.41 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 36.7 L (9.70 US gal, 8.07 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
1XD1 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model: NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal automatic
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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Neutral indicator light:LED
Reverse indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Parking brake indicator light: LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indica-
tor: LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
EPS warning light:
LED
Helmet/Seat belt indicator light: 14 V, 0.85 W ×  2Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
25.0 A
For Europe only
The figures quoted are emission levels and
are not necessarily safe working levels. Whilst
there is a correlation between the emission
and exposure levels, this cannot be used reli-
ably to determine whether or not further pre-
cautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of expo-
sure of work-force include the characteristics
of the work room, the other sources of noise,
etc. i.e. the number of machines and other ad-
jacent processes, and the length of time for
which an operator is exposed to the noise.
Also the permissible exposure level can vary
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