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5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
6. If the oil level is below the tip of the dip- stick, add oil.TIPAdd oil a little at a time so as not to overfill be-
yond the maximum level mark.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
4
5
32
1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap andthe cylinder head cap. 6. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col-
lect the used engine oil.
7. Remove the oil tank drain bolt and used gasket.
8. Place an oil pan under the engine to col- lect the used engine oil.
9. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and
used gasket.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
1. Cylinder head cap
1
1
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
2
1
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TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt. 10. Install the engine oil drain bolt with newgasket, the oil tank drain bolt with new
gasket, and then tighten the bolts to the
specified torques. 11. Add 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt) of
the recommended engine oil to the oil
tank.
12. Check the O-ring for damage, and re- place it if necessary.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
Tightening torques:Engine oil drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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13. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap and the cylinder head cap.
14. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
15. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. 16. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap.
17. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes. During this time, check for oil
leakage. If any oil leaks are found, stop
the engine and check for the cause.
18. Stop the engine, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level one last time.
19. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
20. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil and oil filter
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the left and right side panels by removing the bolt as shown.
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Cylinder head cap
3
2
1
2
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5. Follow steps 2–9 of the “To change theengine oil” section for the oil draining pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. Make sure the O-ring is re-
moved together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 7. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
1. Center bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
2
2
2
2
1
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
2
1
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8. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and thentighten to the specified torque. 9. Follow steps 10–20 of the “To change the
engine oil” section for the oil filling proce-
dure.
10. Slide the front portion of the center bot- tom panel into place as shown, and then
hook the left and right sides of the center
bottom panel into place.1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
1
1. Torque wrench
1
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TIPOil will flow out immediately when the drain
bolt is loosened. Take care not to lose the
bolt. 4. After draining the oil, install the transmis-sion oil drain bolt with a new gasket.
5. Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque. 6. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
7. Refill the transmission with the specified amount of the recommended oil.
8. Install the transmission oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and let it idle while checking for oil leakage.
10. Stop the engine and check the oil level one last time.
EBU36051Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket2
1
Tightening torque:Transmission oil drain bolt:20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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TIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
 If desired, an SAE 80W-90 hypoid gear oil
may be used instead. 6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam-
age, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found, check for the cause.
EBU35111CoolantThe coolant level should be checked regular-
ly. In addition, the coolant must be changed
at the intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not available,
use an ethylene glycol antifreeze containing
corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines and
mix with distilled water at a 1:1 ratio.
Tightening torque:Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Recommended coolant:YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (up to full level):0.31 L (0.33 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 3.75 L (3.96 US qt, 3.30 Imp.qt)
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