engine oil YAMAHA TTR90 2003 User Guide

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INSP
ADJ

AIR FILTER CLEANING
1. Install:

Air scoop (right)
1

2. Install:

Air filter case cover
1

3. Clean:

Air filter element
Clean them with solvent.
NOTE:

After cleaning, remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing the element.
CAUTION:


Do not twist the element when squeezing
the element.

Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
4. Inspect:

Air filter element
Damage
→
Replace.
5. Apply:

Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:

Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
6. Install:

Air filter element
1

NOTE:

Align the projection
a
on the air filter case with
the hole
b
in the air filter element.
7. Install:

Air filter case cover
8. Install:

Air scoop (right)

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ADJ

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing
the suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:

Dipstick
1
4. Check:

Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a
and minimum
b
marks.
Oil level is low
→
Add oil to proper
level.
NOTE:

When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:


Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.

Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher
Å
:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE/SF motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher
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:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE/SF motor oil
010 30 50 70
90110
130
-20
-10010
20 30 40
50
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˚C ˚F

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION

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ADJ

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:


Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Install:
Dipstick
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil
level once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
4. Remove:
Dipstick 1
Drain bolt (with gasket) 2
Drain the crankcase of its oil.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SE/SF” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)
a
b

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PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
5. Install:
Gasket
Drain bolt
New
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
6. Fill:
Crankcase
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
7. Install:
Dipstick
8. Inspect:
Engine (for oil leaks)
Oil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
Pilot air screw 1
Adjusting steps:
Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
1-3/4 turns out

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ADJFRONT FORK INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Tighten the wheel axle nut while pushing
down the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb)
Tighten the locknuts.
T R..
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair
or replace.
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear shock absorber
Refer to “SWINGARM” section in the
CHAPTER 5.
3. Remove:
Spring guide 1
NOTE:
While compressing the spring, remove the
spring guide.

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ENGCYLINDER HEAD
4. Remove:
Cylinder head
NOTE:
Loosen the bolts and nuts in their proper
loosening sequence.
Start by loosening each bolt and nut 1/2 turn
until all are loose.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Install:
Cylinder head
2. Tighten:
Nuts
Bolts
NOTE:
Apply the engine oil on the contact surfaces
of the nuts, bolts and copper washers.
Follow the numerical order shown in the illus-
tration. Tighten the bolts and nuts in two
stages.
T R..22 Nm (2.2 m · kg, 16 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
3. Install:
Camshaft sprocket 1
Installation steps:
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until
the “I” mark a on the rotor is aligned with
the stationary pointer b on the crankcase
cover.
Align the “I” mark c on the camshaft
sprocket with the stationary pointer d on
the cylinder head.
Fit the timing chain 2 onto camshaft
sprocket and install the camshaft sprocket
on the camshaft.
NOTE:
When installing the camshaft sprocket, keep
the timing chain as tense as possible on the
exhaust side.

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ENGCAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS
REMOVAL POINTS
Rocker arm shaft
1. Remove:
Rocker arm shafts
NOTE:
Use a slide hammer bolt 1 and weight 2 to
slide out the rocker arm shafts.
Slide hammer set:
YU-1083-A
Slide hammer bolt:
90890-01085
Weight:
90890-01084
INSPECTION
Camshaft
1. Measure:
Cam lobes length a and b
Out of specification → Replace.
Cam lobes length limit:
Intake:
a 25.398 mm (0.9999 in)
b 21.004 mm (0.8269 in)
Exhaust:
a 25.256 mm (0.9943 in)
b 21.017 mm (0.8274 in)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Apply:
Molybdenum disulfide oil
(onto the camshaft cam lobe)
Engine oil
(onto the camshaft bearing)
2. Install:
Camshaft 1

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ENG

CYLINDER AND PISTON
Piston pin
1. Inspect:

Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves
→

Replace, then inspect the lubrication
system.
2. Measure:

Piston pin outside diameter

Piston pin bore inside diameter
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Piston
1. Install:

Piston rings
(onto the piston)
NOTE:


Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are
located on the upper side of the rings.

Lubricate the piston and piston rings liberally
with engine oil.
Measurement steps:

Measure the piston pin outside diameter
a
.
If out of specification, replace the piston
pin
Outside diameter (piston pin):
12.996 ~ 13.000 mm
(0.5117 ~ 0.5118 in)
:12.976 mm (0.5109 in)

Measure the piston inside diameter
b
.
If out of specification, replace the piston.
Inside diameter (piston):
13.002 ~ 13.013 mm
(0.5119 ~ 0.5123 in)
: 13.045 mm (0.5136 in)

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ENG

CYLINDER AND PISTON
2. Position:

Top ring

2nd ring

Oil ring
Offset the piston ring end gaps as
shown.
a
Top ring end
b
Oil ring end (lower)
c
Oil ring end (upper)
d
2nd ring end
3. Install:

Piston
1


Piston pin
2


Piston pin clips
3

NOTE:


Apply engine oil onto the piston pin, piston
ring and piston.

Be sure that the arrow mark
a
on the piston
points to the exhaust side of the engine.

Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase with a clean rag to prevent the
piston pin clip from falling into the crankcase.
4. Lubricate:

Piston

Piston rings

Cylinder
NOTE:

Apply a liberal coating of engine oil.
New

Cylinder
1. Install:

Dowel pins

Gasket

Cylinder
1

NOTE:

Install the cylinder with one hand while com-
pressing the piston rings with the other hand.
CAUTION:


Be careful not to damage the timing chain
damper during installation.

Pass the timing chain through the timing
chain cavity.
New

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ENG

CLUTCH
CLUTCH
CRANKCASE COVER (LEFT AND RIGHT)
Extent of removal:
1
Crankcase cover (left) removal
2
Crankcase cover (right) removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE COVER (LEFT
AND RIGHT) REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the engine oil. Refer to “ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
1 Shift pedal 1
2 Drive sprocket cover 1
3 Crankcase cover (left) 1
4 Gasket 1
5 Dowel pin 2
6 Clutch adjusting screw 1
7 Kick crank 1
8 Crankcase cover (right) 1
9 Gasket 1
10 Dowel pin 2
1
2