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it with coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and corro-
sion. If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check
the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise the ef-
fectiveness of the coolant will be re-
duced.
[ECB01012]
6. Install the panel when finished servicing
the vehicle. To change the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
[EWB04250]
EBU32400
Axle bootsCheck the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
1
1. Front axle boot
1
1
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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not
cool when removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure
and burn you.
[EWB03460]
Place a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any re-
maining pressure to escape.
TIP Tap water can be used in an emergency. Ch ange to the recommended coolant as soon as
possible.
 The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud, or if air was not properly bled
from the cooling system. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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Final gear oil:Type:SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.47 L (0.50 US qt, 0.41 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level mark):0.56 L (0.59 US qt, 0.49 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
3.78 L (4.00 US qt, 3.33 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Air filter oil grade:
Foam air-filter oil
Secondary air filter element: Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10] acceptable)
Minimum research octane: 91
Fuel tank capacity: 34 L (9.0 US gal, 7.5 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
8.5 L (2.24 US gal, 1.87 Imp.gal)
Throttle body:ID mark:B5H1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CR9EB
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Drivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:1.660 (88/53)
Secondary reduction ratio: 7.333 (46/23 x 33/9)
Final drive:
Shaft
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission type: 5-speed with reverse
Gear ratio:
1st: 2.400 (36/15)
2nd:
1.545 (34/22)
3rd: 1.192 (31/26)
4th: 0.962 (25/26)
5th:
0.806 (25/31)
Reverse gear: 2.467 (28/15 x 37/28)
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