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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.3-14
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-13
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-15
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-16
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24, 6-24
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
EAU34492
TIPEngine air filters and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
• The engine air filter elements need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more fre-
quently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.21*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
22Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√√√√
23*V-belt• Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12500 mi)]
24*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
25Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
26*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
27*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-17
6
TIPThe coolant should be between the mi-
nimum and maximum level marks.4. If the coolant is at or below the mi-
nimum level mark, remove panel
B. (See page 6-8.)
5. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum level
mark. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
available, use distilled water or
soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt watersince it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10473]
6. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the panel.7. Close the front storage compart-
ment.
EAU33032
Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10382]
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markZAUM1029
2 1
Coolant LevelCoolant L
evelH
ighH
igh
LowLo
w
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity:
0.31 L (0.33 US qt, 0.27 Imp.qt)ZAUM10301
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-37
6Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2190 mm (86.2 in)
Overall width:
780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall height:
1385 mm (54.5 in)
Seat height:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1565 mm (61.6 in)
Ground clearance:
103 mm (4.06 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2500 mm (98.4 in)Weight:Curb weight:
YP400R 211 kg (465 lb)
YP400RA 215 kg (474 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement:
395 cm³
Bore × stroke:
83.0 × 73.0 mm (3.27 × 2.87 in)
Compression ratio:
10.60 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 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 element replacement:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 10W-40 or SAE 10W-30 type
SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.31 L (0.33 US qt, 0.27 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.38 L (1.46 US qt, 1.21 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5RUG 20Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.000
Final drive:
Gear
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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