recommended oil YAMAHA YFM350R 2003 Owners Manual

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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-15–8-23
for details.)
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinders or calipers, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinders and calipers, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Wheel bearings*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Steering system*•Check operation.
•Repair if damaged.
•Check toe-in.
•Adjust if necessary.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering shaft*•Lubricate every 6 months.**Rear arm pivot*
•Lubricate every 6 months.**Fittings and fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.Battery*•Check specific gravity.
•Check breather hose for proper routing.
•Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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8-17 1. Drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Tamiz de aceite
5. If the engine oil is below the minimum level
mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case. _6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
Engine oil replacement and oil filter element
cleaning
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and
stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the drain bolt to drain the oil.CAUTION:_ When removing the drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall out.
Take care not to lose these parts. _
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11. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed engine oil, and then install the engine oil
filler cap. Tightening torques:
Drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf)
Filter cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
2.4 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.5 L
Total amount:
3.2 L
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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.
EBU00737
Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever lu-
brication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and pedal.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higherMODEL YFM350X
-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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