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Speed limiter
The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed
to the maximum. Screwing in the adjuster limits
the maximum engine power available and
decreases the maximum speed of the ATV.
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Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. You could lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do
not turn the speed adjuster out more than 12
mm or the throttle cable could be damaged.
Always make sure the throttle lever free play
is adjusted to 4–6 mm. See page 8-71.
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1. Locknut 2. Adjuster a. 12 mm1. Contre-écrou 2. Dispositif de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Ajustador
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right side of
the machine. Push down on the pedal to apply
the rear brake.
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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start the
engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. Squeeze the clutch lever while pushing
the button, then push in the lock plate to apply
the parking brake. Squeeze the clutch lever to
release the parking brake.
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. Oth-
erwise, the engine will misfire, preventing normal
operation.
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1. Brake pedal1. Pédale de frein 1. Pedal del freno
1. Button 2. Lock plate
1. Bouton 2. Frein d’écrou1. Botón 2. Placa de bloqueo
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
the carburetor.
The fuel cock has three positions.
OFF: With the lever in this position fuel will not
flow. Always turn the lever to this position
when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows to
the carburetor. Normal riding is done with
the lever in this position.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, turn the lever to this posi-
tion. THEN FILL THE FUEL TANK AT
THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY. After refu-
elling, return the fuel cock lever to the
“ON” position.
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RES
ON
OFF
1. Fuel tank cap1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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Seat
To remove the seat, pull the seat lock lever
upward and pull up the seat at the rear.
To install the seat, insert the projection on the
front of the seat into the seat holder and push
down on the seat at the rear.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
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b
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1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting nut1. Contre-écrou 2. Écrou de réglage de la
précontrainte du ressort
1. Contratuerca 2. Tuerca de ajuste de la
precarga del muelle
A. Spring length
A. Longueur du ressortA. Longitud del resorte
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Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction ato
increase the spring preload and in direction
bto decrease the spring preload.
3. The length of the spring (installed) changes
1 mm (0.04 in) per turn of the adjusting nut.
NOTE:
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
54 Nm (5.4 m0kgf)
Installed length: Measurement A:
Minimum (hard): 213.5 mm
Standard: 220.5 mm
Maximum (soft): 228.5 mm
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Always tighten the locknut against the
adjusting nut, then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Adjust the rebound damping force as follows.
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting screw
in direction ato increase the rebound damping
force and in direction bto decrease the rebound
damping force.q
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1. Rebound damping adjuster
1. Dispositif de réglage d’amortissement de la détente
1. Ajustador de la fuerza de amortiguación a rebote
From the fully turned-in position
Minimum (soft): 20 clicks out
Standard: 12 clicks out
Maximum (hard): 3 clicks out
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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking on a hill or other incline could cause
the ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on
an incline, put the machine in low gear, apply
the parking brake, and block the front and
rear wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes in low gear.
2. Stop the engine and release the clutch
lever.
3. With the front and rear brakes applied, apply
the parking brake and slowly release the
brake pedal.
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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 the 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 the rear brake
as well, and then lock the 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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