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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
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Front brake lever ................................4-11Rear brake pedal and lever ................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-15
Shift pedal ..........................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-17
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Choke lever ........................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-9
Engine oil ............................................5-11
Final gear oil .......................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
EBU00015
CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
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4For Oceania
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FI
NL
P
S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi
5NE-21696-M0
For France
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q
GB
D
E
FI
NL
P
S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi
5NE-21696-M0
Pour la France
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4EM-21696-11
4Para Oceanía
q
GB
D
E
FI
NL
P
S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi
5NE-21696-M0
Para Francia
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8Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that recommended in
this manual. Remember that wet brakes may
have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out the
linings.
8Always use the size and type tires specified in
this manual.
8Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in this manual.
8Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, condition and free play.
5-5~ 5-7, 8-39 ~ 8-47
9Adjust if necessary.
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-15, 8-13 ~ 8-17
Final gear oil9Check for leakage. 5-15, 8-19 ~ 8-21
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 ~ 5-25, 8-55
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Battery9Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-57 ~ 8-63
9Fill with distilled water if necessary.
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EBU00158
Tires
Always use the recommended tires.
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Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
tion of this ATV with improper or uneven tire
pressure, may cause loss of control, increas-
ing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for
this model. Other tire combinations are
not recommended.
2. The tires should be set to the recom-
mended pressure:
8Recommended tire pressure
Front 20 kPa (0.20 kg/cm
2, 0.20 bar)
Rear 20 kPa (0.20 kg/cm2, 0.20 bar)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT18 ×7–7 KT586
Rear DUNLOP AT18 ×8–7 KT587
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8Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
8Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge
from the rim under severe riding condi-
tions. The following are minimums:
Front 17 kPa (0.17 kg/cm
2, 0.17 bar)
Rear 17 kPa (0.17 kg/cm2, 0.17 bar)
4. Use no more than the following pres-
sures when seating the tire beads.
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
2, 2.5 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm2, 2.5 bar)
Higher pressures may cause the tire to
burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and
carefully. Fast inflation could cause the
tire to burst.
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