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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 .............. 3-7
Model label .......................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights ................. 4-3
Speedometer unit ................................ 4-9
Fuel gauge ........................................ 4-15
Handlebar switches ........................... 4-17
Throttle lever ..................................... 4-29
Speed limiter ..................................... 4-31
Front brake lever ............................... 4-33
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-35
Drive select lever ............................... 4-37
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Recoil starter ..................................... 4-37
Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-39
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-41
Starter (choke) “” .......................... 4-43
Seat ................................................... 4-45
Storage compartment ....................... 4-47
Front carrier ...................................... 4-47
Rear carrier ....................................... 4-47
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ...................................... 4-49
Auxiliary DC jack ............................... 4-53
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
Coolant .............................................. 5-21
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-23
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-23
Lights ................................................ 5-25
Switches ............................................ 5-25
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Tires ...................................................5-27
How to measure tire pressure ............5-31
Tire wear limit .....................................5-33
OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving .................................6-11
Engine break-in ..................................6-17
Parking ...............................................6-19
Parking on a slope .............................6-21
Accessories and loading ....................6-23
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 ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
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What to do if ... ................................... 7-75
What to do ... ...................................... 7-75
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 ............................................ 8-33
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-43
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-49
Cooling system ................................... 8-55
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-59
Axle boots ........................................... 8-67
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-69
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-75
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-81
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-83
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-85
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-87
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-89
Front brake pad inspection ................ 8-91
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-91
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-93
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-97
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-99
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5-1
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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,
8-91 ~ 8-105
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,
8-33 ~ 8-43
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-55 ~ 8-65
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-19 ~ 5-21,
8-43 ~ 8-53
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-23, 8-89
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-27 ~ 5-33,
8-113 ~ 8-115
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-23
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-25, 8-127 ~ 133
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-67
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Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-43 ~ 8-47 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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8-7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*•Check valve clearance.
•Adjust if necessary.
Cooling system•Check coolant leakage.
•Repair if necessary.
•Replace coolant every 24 months.Spark plug•Check condition.
•Adjust gap and clean.
•Replace if necessary.Air filter•Clean.
•Replace if necessary.Every 20~40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*•Check and adjust idle speed/starter operation.
•Adjust if necessary.Crankcase breather
system*•Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*•Check for leakage.
•Retighten if necessary.
•Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*•Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Engine oil
•Replace (Warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridge
•Replace.Final gear oil
•Check oil level/oil leakage.
•Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake*•Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
•Correct if necessary.Rear brake*•Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
•Correct if necessary.V-belt*•Check operation.
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‘1. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile de couple conique arrière
1. Perno de drenaje de aceite de la transmisión final
10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the en-
gine immediately and check for the cause.
11. Install the panels.
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Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
Final gear oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to
drain the oil.
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4. Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
5. Fill the final gear case with oil.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _6. Install the filler bolt and tighten to the speci-
fied torque. Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-3.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.25 L
Total amount:
0.30 L
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7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause. Tightening torque:
Filler bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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