2019 YAMAHA YFM700R Owners Manual

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6Spark arrester• Clean. √√√
7 *Air induction sys-
tem • Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose
for damage.
• Check condition and clean or replace if neces- sary. √√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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EBU36892Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubricationTIPFor ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals in-
stead.
 For odometer or hour meter-equipped vehicles, follow the month maintenance interval if the ATV isn’t
ridden for the stated distance or engine operating hours.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills. NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter element • Clean and replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2 Sub air filter ele-
ment • Clean and replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
3 *Front brake • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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4*Rear brake • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check brake lever and pedal free play, and adjust
if necessary. √√√√√
• Check brake friction plate wear and replace if necessary. √ √√√
5 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary. √ √√√
8 *Tires • Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
• Check air pressure and balance, and correct if necessary. √ √√√
9 *Wheel hub bearings • Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary. √ √√√
10 *V- b e l t • Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √ √√√
11 *Drive shaft univer-
sal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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12*Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
13 *Shock absorber as-
semblies • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
14 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
15 *Rear knuckle pivots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
16 *Steering shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
17 *Steering system • Check operation and repair or replace if dam-
aged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
18 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
19 *Axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
20 Engine oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
21 Engine oil filter car-
tridge • Replace.
√√√
22 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. √√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320UBB561E0.book Page 7 Monday, March 26, 2018 11:15 AM

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23 Differential gear oil• Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
24 Final gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
25 Cooling system • Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
26 *Moving parts and
cables
•Lubricate.
√√√√
27 *Throttle lever • Check operation.
• Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
• Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
28 *Front and rear
brake switches • Check operation and correct if necessary.
√√√√√
29 *Lights and switches • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beams.
√√√√√
NO.
ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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EBU28392TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. UBB561E0.book Page 9 Monday, March 26, 2018 11:15 AM

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EBU23091Removing and installing panelsThe panels shown need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel
needs to be removed and installed.1. Panel A
2. Panel B
2
1
1. Panel C
2. Panel D
3. Panel E
1. Panel F
1
3
2
1
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EBU27605Panel A
When removing or installing panel A, the fuel tank
cap must be removed. NOTICE: Make sure that
no foreign material enters the fuel tank.
[ECB01052]
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-13.)
2. Remove the bolts and quick fasteners.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap, and then pull thepanel off.1. Bolt
1
1. Quick fastener
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1
1
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