2002 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 wheel

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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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WHAT TO DO IF ...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding
techniques completely.
WHAT TO DO ...
8If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turn-
ing maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting
your weight on the footboard to the outside of
the turn. Position your weight over the front
wheels for better control. (See pages 7-43 ~
7-47.)
8If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off the throttle and/or
steer to the outside of the turn. (See pages
7-43 ~ 7-47.)
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium soap base greaseINITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Drive chain9Lubricate, check free play and alignment.
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9Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
9Check wear and replace if necessary.222
and rollers
* Steering system9Inspect free play, clean and lubricate.**22222
* Front and rear
9Inspect and lubricate.**22222
suspension
9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.
Tire, wheels9*Inspect bearings.22222
9*Replace bearings if necessary.
Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
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9*Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Retighten.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting equipment9Inspect.22222
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1. Equalizer 2. Cable joint1.Égaliseur 2. Raccord de câble1. Ecualizador 2. Conexión del cable
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Front brake lever free play adjustment
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake, inspect the front
brake shoes.
The front brake lever free play should be adjust-
ed to 3 ~ 5 mm at the brake lever pivot. If the
free play is incorrect, adjust as follows:
1. Loosen the locknut and fully turn in the
adjusting bolt at the front brake lever.
2. Make sure the cable joint in the equalizer is
straight when the brake is applied. If not,
turn the adjusting nuts at the front wheel
hubs until the cable joint becomes straight.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt at the brake lever
until specified free play is obtained.
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1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut a. Free play1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou a. Jeu1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca a. Juego libre
Specified free play: 3 ~ 5 mm
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly.
1. Loosen the locknut of the parking brake
cable.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until there is little or
no free play.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident.
After adjusting the parking brake, block the
rear of the machine off the ground and spin
the rear wheels. Check to make sure there is
no brake drag. If brake drag is noticed, per-
form the adjustment again.
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1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
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Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the rear wheel hub bolts.
2. Loosen the adjuster locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain adjuster
clockwise. To loosen the chain, turn the
adjuster counterclockwise and push the
wheel forward. Turn each adjuster exactly
the same amount to maintain correct axle
alignment.
There are marks on each side of the
swingarm and on each chain adjuster. Use
them to check for proper alignment.
3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the lock-
nuts and the wheel hub bolts.
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1. Upper bolt (×2) 2. Lower bolt (×2)1. Boulon supérieur (×2) 2. Boulon inférieur (×2)1. Tornillo superior (×2) 2. Tornillo inferior (×2)
1. Locknut (×2) 2. Adjuster (×2)
3. Alignment marks
1. Contre-écrou (×2) 2. Dispositif de réglage (×2)
3. Repères d’alignement
1. Contratuerca (×2) 2. Tornillo de ajuste (×2)
3. Marcas de alineación
Upper wheel hub bolt:
50 Nm (5.0 m0kg)
Lower wheel hub bolt:
50 Nm (5.0 m0kg)
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Steering shaft lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points. Use a grease gun.
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Wheel removal
1. Elevate the wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the frame.
2. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
3. Remove the wheel assembly.
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Wheel installation
When installing the wheel, reverse the removal
procedure.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
FrontAvantDelantera
RearArrièreTrasera
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium soap base grease
Tightening torque:
Wheel nut:
Front: 45 Nm (4.5 m0kg)
Rear: 45 Nm (4.5 m0kg)
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend the
useful life of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to pre-
vent water entry. A plastic bag and strong
rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the chain, sprockets or
wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a gar-
den hose. Use only enough pressure to do
the job.
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