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Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Apply the brakes.
8Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
8Keep weight uphill.
8Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as
well, and then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if point-
ed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and
remount, following the procedure described
in the Owner’s Manual.
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Throttle lever adjustment
NOTE:
Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting
the throttle lever free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle lever
free play is 4 ~ 6 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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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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4. Tighten the locknut.
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Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes could cause loss of braking
ability, which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
8Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
8Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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1. Adjusting nut1.Écrou de réglage1. Tuerca de ajuste
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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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Clutch adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be 2 ~ 3 mm. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt so that clutch lever
free play is 2 ~ 3 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Autolube pump adjustment
The Autolube pump is a vital part of the engine
and requires very sophisticated adjustment.
Most adjusting should be left to a Yamaha deal-
er who has the professional knowledge and
experience to do so.
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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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2. Remove the bulb holder cover, turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise and remove the
defective bulb.
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The headlight bulb is hot when it is on and
immediately after it is turned off. Wait for the
bulb to cool before touching or removing it.
You can be burned, or a fire could start if the
bulb touches something flammable.
3. Put a new bulb into position and secure it in
place with the bulb holder.
4. Install the bulb holder cover.
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Make sure the bulb holder cover is securely
fitted over the bulb holder and seated
against the reflector.
5. Install the headlight unit assembly.
Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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