coolant level YAMAHA YFM700R 2011 User Guide

8-53
8Engine overheating
WARNING
EWB02290Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the rec-
ommended coolant as soon as possible.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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10-2
10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.75 L (1.85 US qt, 1.54 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.85 L (1.96 US qt, 1.63 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.61 L (1.70 US qt, 1.42 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YFM700RA Unleaded gasoline only
YFM700RSEA Unleaded gasoline only
YFM7RA Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM7RSEA Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
11.0 L (2.91 US gal, 2.42 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.6 L (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
1S3H 10Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
77/34 (2.265)
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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10
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damperWheel travel:
256 mm (10.1 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery .......................................................................... 8-43
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-40
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-32
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-30
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-8
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-34
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-29
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-8
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-40
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-32
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-28
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-39
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-35
Coolant .................................................................. 5-4, 8-16
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-38Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-36
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-26
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-12
Engine, start ................................................................... 6-1
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-6
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3FFuel ....................................................................... 4-11, 5-4
Fuel level warning light .................................................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-46HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-5
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-6MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
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