2016 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

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9. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the res- ervoir to the maximum level mark, and then
install the reservoir cap. NOTICE: Mix anti-
freeze with distilled water only. However, if
distilled water is not available, soft water
may be used for refilling. Do not use hard
water or salt water since they are harmful
to the engine.
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11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi- ator until it is full.
12. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and then turn it off. 13. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant
level in the radiator. If it is low, add sufficient
coolant until it reaches the top of the radiator,
and then install the radiator cap.
14. Start the engine, and then check for coolant leakage.
TIPIf any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system. 15. Install the panel.EBU26808Cleaning the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are rid-
ing in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:1:1
Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze con-
taining corrosion inhibitors for aluminum
engines
Coolant quantity: Radiator (including all routes):1.68 L (1.78 US qt, 1.48 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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81. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the holders. 4. Fully loosen the wing bolt.
5. Remove the air filter element together with
the wing bolt and washer.
1. Air filter case check hose
1
1. Air filter case cover
2. Air filter case cover holder
2 1
2
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6. Remove the wing bolt and washer from the air
filter element.
7. Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame. 8. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
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9. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do
not twist the sponge material when
squeezing it.
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1. Air filter element
2. Washer
3. Wing bolt
3
2
1
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
2
1
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810. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
11. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual- ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.
TIPThe sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping. 12. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-ment frame.
13. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele- ment seat. 14. Install the washer onto the air filter element
frame, and then insert the wing bolt into the
hole in the air filter element frame. NOTICE:
Be sure to install the washer with its
curved side facing outward as shown.
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1. Air filter element seat
1
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15. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing bolt.
NOTICE: Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the air filter
case. Never operate the engine with the air
filter element removed. Doing so would al-
low unfiltered air to enter the engine, caus-
ing rapid engine wear and possible engine
damage. Additionally, the fuel injection
system would be affected resulting in poor
engine performance and possible over-
heating.
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16. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the holders onto the air filter case. 17. Install the seat.
TIPThe air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the ATV is operated in extremely
dusty areas. Each time the air filter element main-
tenance is performed, check the air inlet of the air
filter case for obstructions. Check the air filter
case rubber joint to the throttle body and the rub-
ber joint manifold fittings for an air-tight seal.
Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility
of unfiltered air entering the engine. EBU30861Cleaning the spark arresterSelect a well-ventilated area free of combustible
materials and make sure the exhaust and muffler
are cool.
1. Remove the tailpipe cover by removing the bolts.
1. Washer
1
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82. Remove the retainer by removing the bolts,
and then remove the tailpipe and gasket from
the muffler. 3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
1. Tailpipe cover
2. Bolt
2
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Retainer
3. Tailpipe
4. Gasket1
2
3
4
1
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4. Install the gasket, tailpipe, and retainer and
align the bolt holes.
5. Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec- ified torque.
6. Install the tailpipe cover and align the bolt holes.
7. Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec- ified torque.
WARNING
EWB02341Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components. EBU26812Adjusting the engine idling speedThe engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.TIPA diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this
adjustment. 1. Start the engine and warm it up.
2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arresterTightening torque:Retainer bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
2
Tightening torque: Tailpipe cover bolt:8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
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83. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
idle adjusting screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the idle adjusting screw in
direction (a), and to decrease it, turn the
screw in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment. EBU24048Adjusting the throttle lever free playThe throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure 2.0–4.0
mm (0.08–0.16 in) as shown. Periodically check
the throttle lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.TIPThe engine idling speed must be checked, and
adjusted if necessary, before adjusting the throttle
lever free play. 1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turnthe throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
1. Idle adjusting screwEngine idling speed:1500–1700 r/min
1
(a)
(b)
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