2017 YAMAHA YFM700R checking oil

OPERATION ................................................... 6-1Starting the engine ...................................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................................ 6-2
Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse ...................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-5
Parking ........................................................ 6-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-11
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart.......................................................... 8-5
Removing and installing the panel............ 8-10
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter element................. 8-13
Coolant ..................................................... 8-17
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-21
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-27
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-28
Valve clearance......................................... 8-29
Adjusting the reverse lock release cable ....................................................... 8-29
Brakes....................................................... 8-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 8-29
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-31
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-33
Checking the front brake lever free play... 8-33
Checking the brake pedal height.............. 8-34
Adjusting the parking brake free play ....... 8-34
Brake light switches ................................. 8-36
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-36U2LS62E0.book Page 2 Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:44 AM

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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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
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter
the brake system, reducing braking perfor-
mance.
 Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed contain-
er.
 Use only the specified brake fluid; otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage.
 Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Add-
ing a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result
in a harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the flu-
id and may result in vapor lock.
NOTICEECB01161Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately. As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause be-
fore further riding.
EBU24293Changing the brake fluidHave 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.EBU24395Checking the front brake lever free
playThe 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.
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EBU24883Lubricating the drive chainThe 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.NOTICEECB00562The 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.
[ECB00572]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
[ECB00582]
EBU24905
Checking and lubricating the cablesThe operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-1. O-ring
1
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-21BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ...... 8-41
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................8-33
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-31
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-33
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-36
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ..................... 8-29
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-41
Brake pedal height, checking ...................................... 8-34
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-29
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-40
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-36
Coolant ................................................................. 5-4, 8-17
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-40
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-38
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-27
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-13
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ...................................................................... 4-10, 5-4
Fuel level warning light ................................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-10
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-48HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-50IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-8LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
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