engine oil YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 2004 User Guide

8-33 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile de moteur
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
7. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-29 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
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8-37 1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
1. Torque wrench
1. Clé dynamométrique
1. Llave de apriete
7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _8. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
9. Install panel E.
10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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11. Add the specified amount of recommended
engine oil, and then install the engine oil filler
cap and tighten it.CAUTION:_

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
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L
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‘1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Correct level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage d’huile de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Perno de relleno de aceite de la transmisión final
3. Nivel adecuado
12. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, turn the en-
gine off immediately and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
14. Install panel F.
EBU11452
Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.NOTE:_ 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.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _4. Install the oil filler bolt.
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5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.CAUTION:_ Do not twist the air filter element when squeez-
ing it. _6. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
7. Apply foam air filter oil to the air filter element.
If foam air filter oil is not available, engine oil
may be used.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. _8. Pull the air filter element over its frame.
9. Install the air filter element assembly.
10. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the
holders.
11. Install the seat.
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8-107
EBU00570
Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the outer cov-
ering of control cables becomes damaged.
Cables can also become frayed or kinked. Op-
eration of controls could be restricted, which
could cause an accident or injury.Lubricate the inner cables and the cable ends. If
the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace them.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EBU00427
B. STORAGE
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your ma-
chine will require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration. After thoroughly
cleaning the machine, prepare for storage as fol-
lows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add fuel
stabilizer (if available).NOTE:Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to drain
the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha dealer if the
fuel system is to be drained instead.2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one ta-
blespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the
engine over several times to coat the cylinder
wall with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
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EBU00428
SPECIFICATIONS
ModelYFM450FA
Dimensions:
Overall length 1,984 mm
Overall width 1,085 mm
Overall height 1,120 mm
Seat height 827 mm
Wheelbase 1,233 mm
Ground clearance 245 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,000 mm
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 267 kg
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC) (for Europe) 79.7 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008) (for Europe) Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008)
(for Europe)Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
Engine:
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement 421 cm
3
Bore
× stroke 84.5
× 75.0 mm
Compression ratio 10 :1
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10
Starting system Electric and recoil starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higherModelYFM450FA
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
CAUTION:
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the en-
gine 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 CONSERVING II” or higher.
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