drain bolt YAMAHA YFZ450R 2017 Owners Manual
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TIPWhen adding oil, be careful not to overfill the en-
gine oil tank; the oil level rises faster starting from
the half-level mark on the dipstick. 6. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace itif necessary.
7. Insert the dipstick into the engine oil tank filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil tank filler
cap. NOTICE: Make sure that the engine oil
tank filler cap is securely tightened; other-
wise, oil may seep out when the engine is
running.
[ECB00363]
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter element replacement) 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the engine guard by removing the bolts. 3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minu-
tes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then remove the engine oil tank drain bolt and
its gasket.
1. Engine guard
2. Bolt
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86. Remove the crankcase engine oil drain bolt
and its gasket.
TIPSkip steps 7–10 if the oil filter element is not being
replaced. 7. Remove the oil filter element cover by remov-ing the bolts.
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
1
2
1. Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1
2
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811. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt, the
engine oil tank drain bolt and their new gas-
ket, and then tighten the bolts to their speci-
fied torques.
12. Refill with the specified amount of the recom- mended engine oil through the engine oil tank
filler hole.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
NOTICEECB00301In 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 CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase. 13. Check the engine oil tank filler cap O-ring for
damage, and replace it if necessary.
14. Install and tighten the engine oil tank filler cap.
15. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
16. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary.
17. Install the engine guard by installing the bolts, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Be sure to apply LOCTITE
® to the
engine guard bolts before installing them.
[ECB00372]
Tightening torques: Crankcase engine oil drain bolt:20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.45 L (1.53 US qt, 1.28 Imp.qt)
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