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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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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.
2222
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.
22222
9*Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Retighten.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting equipment9Inspect.22222
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EBU00833
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.
ba
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1. Rear brake light switch1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Adjusting nut
2.Écrou de réglage2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Replacing the headlight bulb
If the headlight bulb burns out, replace the bulb
as follows:
1. Remove the screws holding the headlight
unit assembly to the headlight body.
q
1. Screw (×2)1. Vis (×2)1. Tornillo (×2)
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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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EBU00411
Headlight beam adjustment
cC
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
Vertical adjustment:
Loosen the headlight assembly mounting bolts
and adjust the vertical beam by moving the
headlight up or down.
q
q
1. Mounting bolt (× 2)1. Boulon de montage (× 2)1. Tornillo de montaje (× 2)
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by
pushing it inward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the
bulb).
q
q
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1. Bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule1. Portabombillas
1. Bulb holder 2. Bulb
1. Fixation d’ampoule 2. Ampoule
1. Portabombillas 2. Bombilla
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Do not smoke when checking the fuel sys-
tem. Fuel can ignite or explode, causing
severe injury or property damage. Make sure
there are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces.
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