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EBU00015
1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records .............. 3-3
Key identification number .................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ..................................... 4-3
Coolant temperature warning light
checking method ............................... 4-7
Speedometer ..................................... 4-11
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-13
Handlebar switches ........................... 4-15
Throttle lever ..................................... 4-21
Speed limiter ..................................... 4-23
Front brake lever ............................... 4-25
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-27
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Drive select lever .............................. 4-29
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-31
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-33
Starter (choke) “” .......................... 4-35
Seat ................................................... 4-37
Storage box ....................................... 4-39
Front carrier ...................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-39
Front shock absorber adjustment ..... 4-41
Rear shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-45
Auxiliary DC jack ............................... 4-49
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-15
Final gear oil ..................................... 5-19
Differential gear oil ............................ 5-21
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-21
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-21
Lights ................................................ 5-23
Switches............................................. 5-23
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch. 8-103
Cable inspection and lubrication ..... 8-105
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-107
Wheel removal ................................ 8-109
Wheel installation ............................. 8-111
Battery ............................................. 8-113
Battery maintenance ....................... 8-117
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-119
Replacing the headlight bulb ........... 8-123
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-127
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-129
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-133
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 8-135
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ................................................... 11-1
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3-1
EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Radiator cap
6. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
7. V-belt case
8. Rear brake pedal
9. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
10. Fuel cock
11. Air filter case
12. Fuses
13. Tail/brake light14. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
15. Coolant reservoir
16. Oil filter cartridge
17. Engine oil dipstick
18. Rear brake lever
19. Left handlebar switches
20. Starter (choke)
21. Horn switch
22. Drive select lever
23. Speedometer
24. Main switch
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Auxiliary DC jack
27. Right handlebar switch
28. Throttle lever
29. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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5-1
EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-89 ~ 8-95
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-31 ~ 8-41
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-53 ~ 8-63
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-19, 8-41 ~ 8-51
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-87
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25 ~ 5-31,
8-109 ~ 8-111
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-23, 8-123 ~ 8-131
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-63
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6-5 a. Starter (choke) lever
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
a. Starter (enrichisseur)
1. Complètement ouvert
2. Mi-ouvert
3. Fermé
a. Arrancador (choke)
1. Abre completamente
2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado
NOTE:
When the drive select lever is in the neutral or
park position, if either indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect its
electric circuit.
The engine can be started in any gear if the
rear brake lever is applied. However, it is rec-
ommended to shift into neutral or park before
starting the engine.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position
1: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5 °C.
Position
2: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0 °C ~ 30 °C
and warming up position.
Position
3: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25 °C
and warm engine start position.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
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6-13 1. Drive select lever
a. L (Low)
b. H (High)
c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
e. P (Park)
1. Levier de présélection
a. L (Rapport inférieur)
b. H (Rapport supérieur)
c. N (Point mort)
d. R (Marche arrière)
e. P (Stationnement)
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
a. L (Baja)
b. H (Alta)
c. N (Punto muerto)
d. R (Marcha atrás)
e. P (Estacionamiento)
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to
ParkNOTE:_ The drive select lever cannot be shifted into or
from reverse or park without applying the rear
brake. _1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and re-
turn the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the rear brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse
to park and vice versa by moving the drive
select lever along the shift guide.NOTE:_
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.
Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
engine, the light may not come on until the
ATV starts moving.
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8-103 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz del freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
EBU00885
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake levers, is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on just before
braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
1. Remove panel B. (See page 8-21 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. 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.
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8-129 1. Tail/brake light unit 2. Nut (× 2)
1. Feu arrière/stop 2.Écrou (× 2)
1. Luz de freno/piloto trasero 2. Tuerca (× 2)
1. Tail/brake light unit 2. Bulb holder
1. Feu arrière/stop 2. Fixation d’ampoule
1. Luz de freno/piloto trasero 2. Portabombillas
EBU00964
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the nuts together with the washers.
2. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
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