2017 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

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EBU26788Engine oil and oil filter elementThe engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element replaced at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up until the engine oil has reached a normal temperature of 60
°C (140 °F), let it continue to idle for ten sec-
onds or more, and then turn the engine off.TIPTo achieve the proper engine oil temperature for
an accurate oil level reading, the engine must have
first completely cooled down, and then warmed
up again for several minutes to normal operating
temperature. 3. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, andthen wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a
clean rag.
4. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. 5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimumlevel mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type through the engine oil tank filler
hole to raise it to the correct level. NOTICE:1. Engine oil tank
2. Engine oil tank filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Minimum level mark
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8Be sure the engine oil is at the correct lev-
el, otherwise engine damage may result.
[ECB00852]
TIPWhen adding oil, be careful not to overfill the en-
gine oil tank; the oil level rises faster starting from
the half-level-portion on the dipstick. 6. Insert the dipstick into the engine oil tank filler
hole, and then tighten the engine oil tank filler
cap. NOTICE: Make sure that the engine oil
tank filler cap is securely tightened; other-
wise, oil may seep out when the engine is
running.
[ECB00363]
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter element replacement) 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minu- tes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the crankcase engine oil filler bolt and its O-ring, and then remove the crank-
case engine oil drain bolt and its gasket.
1. Crankcase engine oil filler bolt
2. O-ring
1. Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and
then remove the engine oil tank drain bolt and
its gasket.
TIPSkip steps 6–9 if the oil filter element is not being
replaced. 6. Remove the oil filter element cover by remov-ing the bolts. 7. Remove the oil filter element and the O-rings.1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
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1. Oil filter element cover
2. Bolt
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88. Install a new oil filter element and new O-
rings.
TIPMake sure that the O-rings are properly seated. 9. Install the oil filter element cover by installingthe bolts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torque. 10. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt, the
engine oil tank drain bolt and their new gas-
ket, and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
11. Install the crankcase engine oil filler bolt and its new O-ring, and then tighten the oil filler
bolt to the specified torque.
12. Pour only 1.3 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt) of the specified amount of the recommended
engine oil through the engine oil tank filler
hole, and then install and tighten the oil tank
filler cap.
13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then turn it off.1. Oil filter element
2. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter element cover bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
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Tightening torques: Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 19 N·m (1.9 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Crankcase engine oil filler bolt:12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lb·ft)
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14. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and
then gradually fill the oil tank with the remain-
ing oil quantity while regularly checking the oil
level on the dipstick.
15. Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down. NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. 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 “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
16. 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.
17. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary.EBU23471CoolantThe coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.EBU27945To check the coolant level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.85 L (1.96 US qt, 1.63 Imp.qt)
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TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture. 2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-voir.TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum levelmark, remove the coolant reservoir cap, add
coolant or distilled water to the maximum lev-
el mark, and then install the reservoir cap.
NOTICE: If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water instead.
Do not use hard water or salt water since
they are harmful to the engine. If water has
been used instead of coolant, replace it
with coolant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corrosion. If water
has been added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
[ECB01012]
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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TIPThe radiator fan is automatically switched on or
off according to the coolant temperature in the
radiator.
 If the engine overheats, see page 8-55 for fur-
ther instructions.
EBU23545To change the coolant
WARNING
EWB01891Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always place a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap. 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-10.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket.
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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84. Remove the radiator cap. 5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
6. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose on the
coolant reservoir side, and then drain the
coolant from the coolant reservoir.
7. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water.
8. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Radiator cap
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir hoseTightening torque:Coolant drain bolt:11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 8.0 lb·ft)
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