check oil YAMAHA SR400 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Speedometer unit ............................ 3-3
Tachometer ..................................... 3-4
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-4
Clutch lever...................................... 3-5
Shift pedal....... ............................. .... 3-6
Brake lever ...................................... 3-6
Brake pedal ..................................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-7
Fuel.................................................. 3-7
Fuel tank breather/o verflow hose .... 3-9
Catalytic converter ........................... 3-9
Fuel cock ....................................... 3-10
Kickstarter....... ............................. .. 3-10
Decompression lever ... .................. 3-11
Seat ............................................... 3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ................................. 3-12
Sidestand....................................... 3-12
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-13 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting trouble ................................ 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug.................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element...... 6-12
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-13
Valve clearance............................. 6-13
Tires .............................................. 6-14 Spoke wheels ................................ 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-16
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal height and free play............................... 6-18
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-19
Brake light switches ....................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-21
Drive chain slack............................ 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ........................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-26
Checking the front fork................... 6-27
Checking the steering .................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-28
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 3-7, 3-9
Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-17, 6-20
Rear brake Check operation.
Check pedal free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-18, 6-20
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11 *Wheel bearings Check bearings for looseness or
damage. 
12 *Swingarm Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
13 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
14 *Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
15 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
16 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

17 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
18 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
19 Sidestand,
centerstand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
20 *Sidestand switch Check operation. 
21 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage. 
22 *Shock absorber
assemblies Check operation and shock
absorbers for oil leakage. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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EAU59350
TIP
Air filter
This model’s air intake system is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element. The air filter element cannot
be cleaned with compressed air, it must be replaced.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more fr equently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service
After disassembling the brake master cylinder and caliper, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
level and fill the reservoir as required.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid. Replace the brake hose every four years and if cracked or damaged.
23 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. 
24 Engine oil filter
element Replace.

25 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.

26 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.

27 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
28 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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12 spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-fied torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU59622
Engine oil and oil filter
elementThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. On a level surface, place the vehi- cle on the centerstand.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles. Remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the dipstick clean, insert
it back into the oil filler hole (with-
out screwing it in), and then re-
move it again to check the oil level.
WARNING! Never remove the
engine oil filler cap after
high-speed operation, other-
wise hot engine oil could spout
out and cause damage or injury.
Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before remov- ing the oil filler cap.
[EWA17640]
TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini- mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
Tightening torque: Spark plug:25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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installing the bolts.
10. Install the oil filter element drain bolt.
11. Tighten the oil filter element cover bolts and the oil filter element drain
bolt to their specified torques.
12. Tighten the oil filter element cover bleed bolt to the specified torque. 13. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
14. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621

In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
15. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
16. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
NOTICE
ECA11232
After changing the engine oil, make
sure to check the oil pressure as de-
scribed below.
1. Oil filter element cover
2. O-ring
3. Oil filter elementTightening torques:Oil filter element cover bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Tightening torque:Oil filter element cover bleed bolt:5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques: Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase):30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
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Loosen the bleed bolt.

Start the engine and keep it
idling until oil flows out. If no oil
comes out after one minute,
turn the engine off immediately
so it will not seize. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer repair the
vehicle.

After checking the oil pressure,
tighten the bleed bolt to thespecified torque.
EAU52031
Replacing the air filter elementThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
To replace the air filter element 1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.
3. Pull the air filter element out. 4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
5. Install the air filter case cover by in- stalling the screws.
6. Install the panel.
1. Bleed boltTightening torque: Bleed bolt: 18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
1
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
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1. Air filter element
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Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
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Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.

Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.

Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vaporlock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always cleanup spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22724
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
6. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand down.
7. Tighten both drive chain puller locknuts, and then tighten the axle
nut and brake torque rod nut to
their specified torques.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10661
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
9. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Alignment marks
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(a) (b)
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Tightening torques:
Drive chain puller locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut: 129 Nm (12.9 m·kgf, 92 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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EAU51951
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the front fork for damage and ex-
cessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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