Yamaha YFM700RV User manual

LIT-11616-19-13 1S3-28197-10
YFM700RV
SERVICE MANUAL

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YFM700RV
SERVICE MANUAL
©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
First Edition, May 2005
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-11616-19-13

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NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one
manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on
Yamaha vehicle has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of vehicle
repair. Repairs attempted by anyone without this knowledge are likely to render the vehicle unsafe
and unfit for use.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all its models. Modifications and sig-
nificant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers
and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
NOTE:
_
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the vehicle operator, a bystander or a person checking or repairing the vehicle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “symbols”)
1st title 1: This is the title of the chapter with its symbol in the upper right corner of each page.
2nd title 2: This title indicates the section of the chapter and only appears on the first page of each
section. It is located in the upper left corner of the page.
3rd title 3: This title indicates a sub-section that is followed by step-by-step procedures accompa-
nied by corresponding illustrations.
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram 4is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers 5are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number that is enclosed
by a circle indicates a disassembly step.
3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read way by the use of symbol marks
6. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. A job instruction chart 7accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names
of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
5. For jobs requiring more information, the step-by-step format supplements 8are given in addition
to the exploded diagram and the job instruction chart.

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to
every vehicle.
Symbols 1to 9indicate the subject of each
chapter.
1General information
2Specifications
3Periodic checks and adjustments
4Engine
5Cooling system
6Fuel injection system
7Chassis
8Electrical
9Troubleshooting
Symbols 0to Gindicate the following.
0Serviceable with engine mounted
AFilling fluid
BLubricant
CSpecial tool
DTightening torque
EWear limit, clearance
FEngine speed
GElectrical data (Ω, V, A)
Symbols Hto Min the exploded diagrams
indicate the types of lubricants and lubrication
points.
HApply engine oil
IApply gear oil
JApply molybdenum disulfide oil
KApply wheel bearing grease
LApply lithium-soap-based grease
MApply molybdenum disulfide grease
Symbols Nto Oin the exploded diagrams
indicate where to apply a locking agent Nand
when to install a new part O.
NApply the locking agent (LOCTITE®)
OReplace
12
34
56
78
90
AB
CD
EFG
HIJ
KLM
NO
GEN
INFO SPEC
CHK
ADJ ENG
COOL
FI
CHAS
–+
ELEC
TRBL
SHTG
T
R
.
.
EGM
BLS M
LT
New

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION GEN
INFO 1
SPECIFICATIONS SPEC 2
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS CHK
ADJ 3
ENGINE ENG 4
COOLING SYSTEM COOL 5
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FI 6
CHASSIS CHAS 7
ELECTRICAL ELEC 8
TROUBLESHOOTING TRBL
SHTG
9
–+

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION............................................................................1-1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .....................................................1-1
MODEL LABEL..........................................................................................1-1
FEATURES......................................................................................................1-2
OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM.................................................................1-2
FI SYSTEM................................................................................................1-3
SELF-ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM...............................1-4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .........................................................................1-7
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY...........................1-7
REPLACEMENT PARTS...........................................................................1-7
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ....................................................1-7
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS .....................................1-8
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ....................................................................1-8
CIRCLIPS ..................................................................................................1-8
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS............................................................1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS ..........................................................................................1-10
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................2-1
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................2-4
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................2-12
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................2-14
TIGHTENING TORQUES ..............................................................................2-16
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................................................2-16
CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES ......................................................2-19
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE..................................................2-22
GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...............................2-22

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES ....................................2-23
ENGINE...................................................................................................2-23
COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS .....................................................................2-24
OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS.................................................................................2-28
CABLE ROUTING .........................................................................................2-33
CHAPTER 3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM .........................................................................................................3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART............................3-2
SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL TANK ..............................................................3-3
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK ..................................................................3-9
REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP .................................................................3-9
INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP..............................................................3-10
INSTALLING THE FUEL HOSE ..............................................................3-10
ENGINE .........................................................................................................3-11
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................3-11
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ...........................................3-13
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE LEVER FREE PLAY ..............................3-14
ADJUSTING THE SPEED LIMITER........................................................3-15
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG .............................................................3-16
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING.......................................................3-17
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE..................................3-18
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL....................................................3-20
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ...............................................................3-22
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE........................................................3-25
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................3-25
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT...........................................3-27
CHECKING THE FUEL HOSE ................................................................3-28
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES ...................................................3-28
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL.......................................................3-29
CHANGING THE COOLANT...................................................................3-29
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ....................................................3-32
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT.........3-33
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM....................................................3-34
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ....................................................3-34

CHASSIS .......................................................................................................3-36
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .........................................................3-36
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE............................................................3-36
ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE......................................................3-37
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................3-38
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................3-39
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ..................................................3-39
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH .................................3-40
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES...........................................................3-40
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ...................................3-41
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL............................................................3-43
ADJUSTING THE REVERSE CONTROL CABLE ..................................3-43
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ...............................................3-44
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM ..................................................3-46
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN.......................................................................3-46
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ...............3-48
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS .................................3-48
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................3-49
CHECKING THE TIRES..........................................................................3-52
CHECKING THE WHEELS .....................................................................3-54
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ....................................3-54
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS .........................................3-55
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................................................................3-56
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY.......................................3-56
CHECKING THE FUSES ........................................................................3-62
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS.................................................3-64
REPLACING A HEADLIGHT BULB ........................................................3-64
CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL ........................................................................................4-1
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PIPES ...........................................................4-1
INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PIPES AND MUFFLER .............................4-2
OIL TANK ..................................................................................................4-3
LEADS, CABLES AND HOSES ................................................................4-4
ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ...................................................................4-6
INSTALLING THE ENGINE.......................................................................4-8
CYLINDER HEAD............................................................................................4-9
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD.......................................................4-11
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD .......................................................4-12
CHECKING THE TAPPET COVERS AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
COVER...................................................................................................4-13
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER......................................4-13
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET............................................4-13
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD .....................................................4-13

ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT ..............................................................4-17
REMOVING THE ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT............................4-19
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT.................................................................4-19
CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM.....................................4-20
CHECKING THE ROCKER ARMS AND ROCKER ARM SHAFTS ........4-21
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS ..........................4-22
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS..................................................................4-24
REMOVING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ...............................4-25
CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ................................4-26
INSTALLING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ..............................4-31
CYLINDER AND PISTON..............................................................................4-33
REMOVING THE PISTON ......................................................................4-34
CHECKING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON ...........................................4-34
CHECKING THE PISTON RINGS...........................................................4-36
CHECKING THE PISTON PIN ................................................................4-37
INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER .........................................4-38
A.C. MAGNETO.............................................................................................4-41
REMOVING THE A.C. MAGNETO ROTOR............................................4-43
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL
AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ............................................4-43
CHECKING THE STARTER CLUTCH ....................................................4-44
CHECKING THE TORQUE LIMITER......................................................4-45
INSTALLING THE A.C. MAGNETO ROTOR ..........................................4-45
CLUTCH ........................................................................................................4-47
REMOVING THE CLUTCH .....................................................................4-51
REMOVING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
AND BALANCER DRIVEN GEAR..........................................................4-52
CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATES.....................................................4-52
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES .......................................................4-53
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS.....................................................4-53
CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING ....................................................4-54
CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS...........................................................4-54
CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE ....................................................4-54
CHECKING THE PULL LEVER SHAFT AND PULL ROD ......................4-54
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEARS ..........................................4-55
CHECKING THE BALANCER DRIVE GEARS .......................................4-55
INSTALLING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR
AND BALANCER DRIVEN GEARS .......................................................4-55
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH....................................................................4-56
OIL PUMP......................................................................................................4-59
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP ...................................................................4-61
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP...............................................................4-62