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9. Install the final gear case guard by install-ing the bolts and the collars, and then
tightening the bolts to the specified
torque.
5B410014Differential gear oil
Checking the differential gear oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the filler
hole.
3. If the level is low, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to the spec-
ified level. NOTICE: Be sure no foreign
material enters the differential gear
case.
Tightening torque:
Final gear case guard bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket 3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.
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2
3
4
Tightening torque:Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Changing the differential gear oil1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear case guard by removing the bolts and the collars.1. Differential gear case guard
2. Bolt and collar ( × 7)
3. Place an oil pan under the differential
gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt,
the differential gear oil drain bolt and their
gasket to drain the oil.1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
2. Gasket5. Install the differential gear oil drain boltand its new gasket, and tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
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2
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6. Refill the differential gear case with therecommended oil. NOTICE: Be sure no
foreign material enters the differential
gear case.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt
and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque. 9. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is
found, check for the cause.
10. Install the differential gear case guard by
installing the bolts and the collars, and
then tightening the bolts to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil drain bolt: 9.8 Nm (0.98 m·kgf, 7.1 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque: Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:Differential gear case guard bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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5B410015Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before
each ride.
Checking the coolant level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir when the engine is cold as the
coolant level varies with engine tempera-
ture. TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark): 0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
1
2
3
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible.
The radiator fan is automatically switched on
or off according to the coolant temperature in
the radiator.NOTICEMix antifreeze with distilled water only.
However, if distilled water is not available,
soft water may be used for refilling.If your vehicle overheats, see page 8-63 for
instructions.
EVU00740Axle boots
Check the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
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1. Rear axle boot (
× 2 each side)
EVU00750Spark plug inspection
Removal
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.1. Spark plug cap3. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown.
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1. Spark plug wrench
Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plug can indicate the condition of
the engine.
The ideal color of the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode is a medium-to-
light tan for a vehicle that is being ridden nor-
mally.
You should periodically remove and inspect
the spark plug because heat and deposits will
cause the spark plug to slowly break down
and erode. If electrode erosion becomes ex-
cessive, or if carbon and other deposits are
excessive, you should replace the spark plug
with the specified plug.
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Specified spark plug:
CPR7EA-9 (NGK)
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Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.a. Spark plug gapInstallation1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gas- ket and its mating surface, and then wipe
off any grime from the spark plug
threads. 2. Install the spark plug and tighten it to the
specified torque. If a torque wrench is not
available when you are installing the
spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is one-quarter to one-half turn
past finger tight. Have the spark plug
tightened to the specified torque as soon
as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
4. Install the console.
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque:Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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5B410016Cleaning the air filter element
There is a check hose at the bottom of the air
filter case and at the bottom of the air duct un-
der the case. If dust or water collects in a
check hose, empty the hose and clean the air
filter element and air filter case.1. Air filter case check hose1. Air filter case check hose
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