2003 YAMAHA BREEZE tires

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EBU00159How to measure tire pressure
Use the low-pressure tire gauge.NOTE:
The low-pressure tire gauge is included as stan-
dard equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading. Dust
or dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading
to be incorrect.Set pressure with tires cold.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:
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1. Low-pressure tire gauge1. Manomètre basse pression pour pneus1. Manómetro de baja presión
20 kPa
(0.20 kg/cm
2,
0.20 bar) 17 kPa
(0.17 kg/cm
2,
0.17 bar) 23 kPa
(0.23 kg/cm
2,
0.23 bar)
Recommended
pressureMinimum Maximum
25 kPa
(0.25 kg/cm
2,
0.25 bar) 22 kPa
(0.22 kg/cm
2,
0.22 bar) 28 kPa
(0.28 kg/cm
2,
0.28 bar) Front
Rear
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wAlways use the size and type tires specified
in the Owner's Manual for this vehicle on
pages 5-19 – 5-21. Always maintain proper
tire pressure as described in the Owner's
Manual on page 5-23. Use of improper tires
on this ATV, or operation of this ATV with
improper or uneven tire pressure, may cause
loss of control, increasing your risk of an
accident.Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.wAlways go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience. Operating this ATV at
speeds too fast for your skills or the condi-
tions increases your chances of losing con-
trol of the ATV, which can result in an acci-
dent.
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With the engine idling, return the starter knob to
the closed position and shift the drive select
lever into the forward position. Then release the
parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and
you will start to accelerate. If the throttle is
applied too abruptly, the front wheels may lift off
the ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thorough-
ly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving,
shallow water of up to a maximum of 20 cm (7.9
inches) in depth. Before entering the water,
choose your path carefully. Enter where there is
no sharp drop off, and avoid rocks or other
obstacles which may be slippery or upset the
ATV. Drive slowly and carefully.wNever operate this ATV in fast flowing water
or in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner's 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. If the ATV is operated
through deep or fast flowing water, the tires
may float, causing loss of traction and loss
of control, which could lead to an accident.
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EBU01144Drive chain slack checkNOTE:
Move the ATV back and forth and find the tight-
est position of the drive chain. Check and/or
adjust the chain slack while it is in this tightest
position.To check the drive chain slack, all tires must be
touching the ground and there should be no
weight on it. Check the drive chain slack at the
position shown in the illustration Normal slack is
approximately 30mm. If the slack exceeds 30
mm, adjust it to specification.
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a. Drive chain slack
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