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OPERATION ........................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ....................... 6-3
Starting a warm engine ..................... 6-9
Warming up ........................................ 6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ............................... 6-11
Shifting ............................................. 6-15
To start out and accelerate .............. 6-17
To decelerate .................................... 6-21
Engine break-in ................................ 6-23
Parking .............................................. 6-27
Parking on a slope ........................... 6-29
Accessories and loading ................. 6-31
RIDING YOUR ATV ................................ 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ................. 7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ........................................ 7-5
Be careful where you ride ............... 7-27
Turning your ATV ............................ 7-39
Climbing uphill ................................. 7-45
Riding downhill ................................ 7-55
Crossing a slope ............................... 7-59
Crossing through shallow water .... 7-63
Riding over rough terrain ................ 7-67Sliding and skidding ........................ 7-69
What to do if ..................................... 7-73
What to do ........................................ 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ............. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ..... 8-7
Engine oil .......................................... 8-15
Spark plug inspection ...................... 8-25
Air filter cleaning.............................. 8-29
Carburetor adjustment .................... 8-33
Idle speed adjustment ..................... 8-35
Valve clearance adjustment ............ 8-37
Throttle lever adjustment ................ 8-37
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ....................................... 8-39
Inspecting the brake fluid level ....... 8-41
Brake fluid replacement .................. 8-45
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ..................................... 8-47
Rear brake adjustment .................... 8-49
Parking brake adjustment ............... 8-51
Clutch lever free play adjustment... 8-55
Drive chain slack check.................... 8-57
Drive chain slack adjustment .......... 8-59
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brake
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-39 ~ 8-49
Clutch
• Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-55
Parking brake
• Check operation, condition and cable slack. 8-51 ~ 8-53
Fuel
• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-15 ~ 8-23
Drive chain
• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.5-15, 8-57 ~ 8-61
Throttle
• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-37
Wheels and tires
• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19 ~ 5-25,
8-69 ~ 8-71
Fittings and Fasteners
• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights
• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-83 ~ 8-89
Battery
• Check fluid level.
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-73 ~ 8-79
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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Wheel bearings*
• Check bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
• Replace if damaged.
Steering system*
• Check operation.
• Repair if damaged.
• Check toe-in.
• Adjust if necessary.
Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering
shaft*
• Lubricate every 6 months.**
Rear arm pivot*
• Lubricate every 6 months.**
Fittings and Fasteners*
• Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
Battery*
• Check specific gravity.
• Check breather hose for proper operation.
• Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and then stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick, and then wipe it off
with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the
filler hole without screwing it in.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles be-
fore checking.
4. Remove the dipstick, and then check the
oil level.
5. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is
low, add oil to raise it to the proper level.
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the crank-
case.
1. Dipstick 2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge 2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de nivel de aceite 2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo
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1. Drain bolt 2. O-ring
3. Compression spring 4. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange 2. Joint torique
3. Ressort de compression 4. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de vaciado 2. Junta tórica
3. Muelle de compresión 4. Tamiz de aceite
Engine oil replacement and oil filter element
cleaning
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and then stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick, and then remove the
drain bolt to drain the oil.
CAUTION:
When removing the drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall out.
Take care not to lose these parts.
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3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Mixing fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction and lead to poor brake
performance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
5. Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean up
spilled fluid immediately.
6. Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if
the brake fluid level goes down.