2017 YAMAHA YFZ50 drain bolt

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NOTICE:
Be sure the engine oil is at the
correct level, otherwise engine damage
may result.
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6. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil 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 engine oil filler cap, and then re- move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase. NOTICE: When remov-
ing the engine oil drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall
out. Take care not to lose these parts.
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5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to a new O-ring.
7. Install the oil strainer, the compression spring, the new O-ring and the engine oil
drain bolt. Tighten the engine oil drain bolt to
the specified torque. NOTICE: Before in-
stalling the engine oil drain bolt, be sure to
install the O-ring, compression spring and
oil strainer.
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1. Oil strainer
2. Compression spring
3. O-ring
4. Engine oil drain bolt
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88. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down. NOTICEECB00331Do not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than speci-
fied. In addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
9. Check the engine oil filler cap O-ring for dam-
age, and replace it if necessary.
10. Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap.
11. 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.
12. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.EBU34472Transmission oilThe transmission case must be checked for oil
leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
In addition, the transmission oil must be changed
at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To change the transmission oil1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the transmission case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the transmission oil filler cap and its O-ring from the transmission case.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lb·ft)
Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
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4. Remove the transmission oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the transmission
case. 5. Install the transmission oil drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom- mended oil. NOTICE: Make sure that no
foreign material enters the transmission
case.
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1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring12
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque: Transmission oil drain bolt:30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
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9abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
EBU30361StorageShort-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover.
NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning” section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen- ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel depos-
its from building up. Pour the drained fuel into
the fuel tank. 4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if
available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing.
5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl- inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall
with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers.
Specified amount:
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