recommended oil YAMAHA YFM600FWA 2001 Notices Demploi (in French)

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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-15 ~
8-23 for details.)
-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°C
5W/30
10W/30
10W/40
20W/50
15W/40
20W/40
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher

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Final gear oil/Differential gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil/differential gear oil
is at the specified level. Add oil as necessary.
(See pages 8-25 ~ 8-33.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may
be used for all conditions.
NOTE:
GL-4 is a quality and additive rating. GL-5 or
GL-6 rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates
correctly. It must open smoothly and spring
back to idle position when released. Repair as
necessary for proper operation.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil

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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
(If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be used.)
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Reverse lock release
wire*• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary.
Wheel bearing*• Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.
Front and rear
suspension*• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
Steering system*• Check operation/Replace if damaged.
• Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.
Drive shaft universal
joint*• Lubricate every 6 months.**
Front axle boots*• Check operation.
• Replace if damaged.
Fittings and Fasteners*• Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
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j. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil
filler cap.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case.
k. Warm up the engine for several min-
utes at idle speed. Check for oil leak-
age while warming up.
CAUTION:
If oil leakage is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.0 L
Total amount:
2.6 L

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4. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain
bolt to drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten to the
specified torque.
6. Fill the final gear case with oil.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.19 L
Total amount:
0.22 L
1. Drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange
1. Perno de vaciado

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5. Fill the differential gear case with oil.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the differen-
tial gear case.
6. Install the filler bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is
found, check for the cause.
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Front axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If
any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.67 L
Total amount:
0.7 L
1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet d’axe avant (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Guardapolvo de eje delantero (× 2 en cada lado)

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Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the outer
covering 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.
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Brake lever and brake pedal lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)

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Engine oil:
Type-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°C
5W/30
10W/30
10W/40
20W/50
20W/40
15W/40
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Quantity:
Periodic oil change
With oil filter replacement
Total amount1.9 L
2.0 L
2.6 L Model YFM600FWA
CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-
friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often
labeled “Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction
additives which will cause clutch and/or starter
clutch slippage, resulting in reduced component
life and poor engine performance.