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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 .............. 3-5
Model label .......................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights ................. 4-3
Handlebar switches ........................... 4-11
Throttle lever ..................................... 4-15
Speed limiter ..................................... 4-17
Clutch lever ....................................... 4-19
Brake lever ......................................... 4-19
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-21
Parking brake .................................... 4-23
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-27
Reverse knob “REV”.......................... 4-27
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-29
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-29
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-31
Seat.................................................... 4-33
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-35
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-37
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Coolant .............................................. 5-17
Chain ................................................. 5-19
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-21
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-21
Lights ................................................. 5-21
Switches............................................. 5-21
Tires .................................................. 5-23
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-27
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-29
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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Reverse knob 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
Accessories ........................................6-31
Loading ..............................................6-33
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 ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
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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
Panel removal and installation ........... 8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-17
Cooling system ................................... 8-31
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-33
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-41
Air filter element cleaning .................. 8-45
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-51
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-53
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-55
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-57
Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-59
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-61
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-65
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-67
Rear brake adjustment ....................... 8-69
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-71
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-75
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-77
Drive chain slack check ..................... 8-79
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-81
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Lubricating the drive chain ................ 8-83
Cable inspection and lubrication ....... 8-87
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ..................... 8-87
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication ......................................... 8-89
Rear arm pivot lubrication .................. 8-91
Wheel removal .................................. 8-95
Wheel installation .............................. 8-97
Battery ............................................... 8-99
Battery maintenance ....................... 8-103
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-105
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-107
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-117
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-119
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 8-121
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. CLEANING ...................................... 9-1
B. STORAGE ...................................... 9-7
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SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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3-1
EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Engine oil tank
4. Brake pedal
5. Headlight
6. Fuel cock
7. Throttle stop screw
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Tail/brake light10. Shift pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Handlebar switches
13. Parking brake
14. Main switch
15. Reverse knob
16. Throttle lever
17. 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
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-59 ~ 8-67
Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-59 ~ 8-65, 8-69
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-77
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable free play. 8-71 ~ 8-73
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-17 ~ 8-29
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17 ~ 5-19,
8-31 ~ 8-39
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-77 ~ 8-83
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-55
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29,
8-95 ~ 8-97
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-21, 8-107 ~ 8-117
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5-21
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
idle position when released. Repair as necessary
for proper operation.
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Fittings and Fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of the light switch, engine
stop switch and any other switches. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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6-9
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold
engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be
used. The throttle should be opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up the
engine before starting off. Never accelerate hard
with a cold engine! To see whether or not the en-
gine is warm, check if it responds to the throttle
normally with the starter (choke) turned off.NOTE:When the parking brake is used, engine speed is
limited to 2,300 r/min. Be sure the parking brake is
released before moving the throttle lever. Other-
wise, the engine will misfire, preventing normal op-
eration.
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6-11 1. Reverse knob “REV”
2. Shift pedal
1. Bouton de marche arrière “REV”
2. Pédale de sélection
1. Botón de marcha atrás “REV”
2. Pedal del cambio
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Reverse knob operation and reverse drivingCAUTION:
Before shifting, stop the machine and return
the throttle lever to its closed position. Other-
wise the transmission may be damaged. 1. Bring the machine to a complete stop, return
the throttle lever to the closed position, apply
the clutch lever, and shift the transmission
into first gear.
2. While applying the rear brake pedal, turn the
reverse knob clockwise with your right hand.
3. Shift the transmission into reverse by press-
ing down on the shift pedal.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 machine.
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