2021 YAMAHA YFM700R maintenance

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9Right side
TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun. EBU25096Lubricating the steering shaftThe steering shaft must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance chart.
TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun. EBU30037BatteryThis model is equipped with a 12-volt VRLA
(valve-regulated lead-acid) battery. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled
water. However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked and tightened, and the bat-
tery terminals cleaned if corroded. If the battery
seems to have discharged, recharge it as soon as
possible.TIP Wear gloves and eye protection in a ventilated
area away from sparks and open flames. Wash
hands after handling.
 It is recommended to have the battery serviced
by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Upper grease nipple
2. Lower grease nippleRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
EBU27264StorageShort-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. Make any necessary repairs and perform all outstanding maintenance.
2. Follow all the instructions in the Cleaning sec- tion of this chapter. 3. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (Fu-
el Med Rx if available), and then run the en-
gine for 5 minutes to distribute the treated
fuel.
4. Perform the following steps to protect the en- gine from internal 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.
5. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
Specified amount:
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 7-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 9-21BBattery .......................................................................... 9-45
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ...... 9-41
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................9-33
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 9-30
Brake lever ..................................................................... 5-6
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 9-33
Brake light switches ..................................................... 9-36
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ..................... 9-29
Brake pedal .................................................................... 5-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-41
Brake pedal height, checking ...................................... 9-34
Brakes .......................................................................... 9-29
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 6-4
Brake/tail light .............................................................. 9-52CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 9-40
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 6-7
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 5-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 9-36
Coolant ................................................................. 6-4, 9-18
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 5-2DDrive chain ..................................................................... 6-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 9-40 Drive chain slack .......................................................... 9-38
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 7-5
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 9-27
Engine oil ....................................................................... 6-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 9-12
Engine, start ................................................................... 7-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 5-4
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-3FFuel ...................................................................... 5-10, 6-4
Fuel level warning light ................................................... 5-2
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 5-9
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 9-49HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 5-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 9-52
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 9-50IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 5-1
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 5-4MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
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Maintenance chart, general maintenance and lubrication .................................................................... 9-5
Model label .................................................................... 1-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 5-1OOwner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 9-2PPanel, removing and installing .... ................................. 9-10
Parking ........................................................................... 7-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ............................... 9-34
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 5-7
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-6
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1RReverse indicator light ................................................... 5-2
Reverse knob ................................................................. 5-8
Reverse knob and driving in reverse ............................. 7-4
Reverse lock release cable, adjusting ......................... 9-29
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-11
Self-diagnostic device ................................................... 5-3
Shifting ........................................................................... 7-2
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 5-8
Shift pedal, checking ................................................... 9-41
Shock absorber assembly, rear ................................... 5-16
Shock absorbers, front ................................................ 5-12
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-25
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 9-10 Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 5-5
Start switch .................................................................... 5-4
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-45
Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 9-44
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ......................................... 9-43
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ....................................... 9-42
TThrottle lever ........................................................... 5-4, 6-5
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 9-28
Tires ............................................................................... 6-5
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-54
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-55VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-29
Vehicle identification number ........................................ 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 9-42
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-53
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-52YYamalube ..................................................................... 9-17
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