Engine Oil; Final Gear Oil - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil

Make sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-6–
8-10.)
CAUTION:
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In order to prevent clutch slippage
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(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 high-
er quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled "ENERGY
CONSERVING II" or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material en-
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ters the crankcase.
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Recommended engine oil type and
quantity:
See page 10-2.
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Final gear oil

Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-11–
8-13 for details.)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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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