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12. 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. 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.
13. Check the engine oil filler cap O-ring for dam-
age, and then install the filler cap.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for several min- utes while checking for oil leakage. If any oil
leakage is found, immediately turn the engine
off and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install panel E.EBU38620Why YamalubeYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers’ passion and belief that engine oil is
an important liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of mechanical en-
gineering, chemistry, electronics and track test-
ing, and have them develop the engine together
with the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full ad-
vantage of the base oil’s qualities and blend in the
ideal balance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value.
Yamaha’s experience gained over many years of
Recommended oil:
See page 11-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
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9research and development into oil since the
1960’s helps make Yamalube the best choice for
your Yamaha engine.
EBU28569Final gear oilThe final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be checked and
the oil changed as follows at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then check the oil level in the final
gear case. The oil level should be at the brim
of the filler hole. 3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
4. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelTightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)1
2
3
4
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To change the final gear oil
1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear case guard by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the
oil from the final gear case. 5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
[ECB00422]
1. Final gear case guard
2. Bolt
1
2
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:22 N

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TIPIf the recommended oil is not available, SAE 80W-
90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil may be used instead.However, when using this oil, noise from the final
gear case may occur when applying the rear
brake.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage,
and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
10. Install the final gear case guard by installing the bolts, and then tightening them to the
specified torque.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended final gear oil:Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil
Oil quantity: 0.38 L (0.40 US qt, 0.33 Imp.qt)1
2
3
4
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler boltW22 N

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EBU38831Changing the differential gear oilThe differential gear 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 differential gear oil must be
changed as follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
For non-differential gear lock modelsFor differential gear lock models1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
2
1
Recommended differential gear oil:
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantityW 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qtF1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. GasketRecommended differential gear oil:Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantityW 0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qtF
2
1
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91. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the differential gear
case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt, the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gas-
kets to drain the oil from the differential gear
case.
4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 5. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended differential gear oil. NOTICE: Be
sure no foreign material enters the differ-
ential gear case.
[ECB00412]
TIP Do not exceed the specified differential gear oil
quantity when filling. Overfilling will cause the oil
to seep out of the breather hose during and af-
ter riding.
 The differential gear case capacity is greater
than the recommended oil quantity, therefore
the oil level cannot be accurately checked from
the oil filler hole. 6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage,
and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Check the differential gear case for oil leak- age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:Differential gear oil drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
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EBU23473CoolantThe coolant level should be checked regularly. In
addition, the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not available, use an
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines and mix with dis-
tilled water at a 1:1 ratio.
NOTICEECB02190Mix antifreeze with distilled water only. Howev-
er, if distilled water is not available, soft water
may be used for refilling. Do not use hard water
or salt water since they are harmful to the en-
gine. EBU2712ATo check the coolant level1. Park the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture. 2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser- voir.TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
Recommended coolant:YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (up to full level):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.32 L (1.40 US qt, 1.16 Imp.qt)
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93. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove panel C to access the coolant
reservoir. (See page 9-10.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. WARNING! Remove only the coolant res-
ervoir cap. Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
[EWB02672]
5. Add coolant to the maximum level mark, in-stall the reservoir cap, and then install the
panel. NOTICE: If coolant is not available,
use distilled water or soft tap water in-
stead. Do not use hard water or salt water
since they are harmful to the engine. If wa-
ter has been used instead of coolant, re-
place it with coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the coolant, have
a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze con-
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1
2
1. Coolant reservoir cap
1
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