2014 YAMAHA YFM700R maintenance

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8brake pads for wear and the brake system for leak-
age. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before fur-
ther riding.
EBU24292Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or leaking.●Oil seals: Replace every two years.●Brake hoses: Replace every four years.EBU24394Checking the front brake lever free play The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
EBU24613Checking the brak e pedal height The brake pedal height must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
15.3 mm (0.60 in) below the top of the footrest as
shown. If the brake pedal is not positioned as spec-
ified, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.1. No brake lever free play
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EBU24715Adjusting the parking brake free play The parking brake free play must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Cable length “A” should measure 47–51 mm
(1.85–2.01 in). Adjust the parking brake free play
as follows.1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
2. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at the rear brake caliper.
3. Slide the rubber cover back at the brake ca- ble.
4. Loosen the locknut.
5. Turn the parking brake free play adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the cable length,
and in direction (b) to decrease it.1. Brake pedal height
1
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Cable length “A”
3. Locknut
1
2
3
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The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the front brake light switch
should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU29750Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The clutch lever free play should measure 8.0–
13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction
(a), and to decrease it, turn the bolt in direction
(b).
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2
(a)
(b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Clutch lever free play
3
1
2
(a)
(b)
4
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8vent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
[ECB00542]
6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle
pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
shown.
EBU24882Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.NOTICEECB00561The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and asmall soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
[ECB00571]
Tightening torque: Rear axle pinch bolt:21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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EBU24922Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.EBUM0170Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.EBU28871Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.
EBU24963Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:Silicone grease
Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU24995Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
EBU25004Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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Left side Right side
EBU25092Lubricating the
steering shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
1. Upper grease nipple
2. Lower grease nipple
1
2
1. Upper grease nipple
2. Lower grease nippleRecommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
1
2
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Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PPanel, removing and installing ..................................... 8-10
Parking ........................................................................... 6-6
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-35
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-8
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RReverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Reverse knob ................................................................. 4-9
Reverse knob and driving in reverse .............................. 6-4
Reverse lock release cable, adjusting .......................... 8-29
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-12
Self-diagnosis device ..................................................... 4-3
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-9
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-42
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front (YFM700RE) .............................................................. 4-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front
(YFM700RSE) ............................................................ 4-15 Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear
(YFM700RE) .............................................................. 4-20
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear (YFM700RSE) ........................................................... 4-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-25
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-10
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-5
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-4
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-45
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm pivots ......................................................................... 8-44
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ......................................... 8-43
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-43
TTail/brake light .............................................................. 8-52
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-4, 5-5
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-28
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-55VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-29
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-42
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-53
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-52
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