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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment and tool
kit
3. Air filter case
4. Front brake master cylinder
5. Front shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
6. Rear brake master cylinder
7. Rear brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
9. Radiator cap
10. Drive select lever
11. Fuel tank cap
12. Fuel cock
13. Fuses14. Battery
15. Engine oil dipstick
16. Recoil starter
17. Coolant reservoir
18. Drive select lever case check
hose
19. V-belt cooling duct check hose
20. Rear brake lever
21. Left handlebar switches
22. Horn
23. Speedometer unit
24. Main switch
25. Right handlebar switches
26. Throttle lever
27. Front brake lever
28. Auxiliary DC jack
29. Starter (choke)NOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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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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Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-49 ~
8-53 for details.)
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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank when
the engine is cold. (The coolant level will vary with
engine temperature.) The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks
on the tank. If the coolant level is at or below the
“LOW” level, add tap water (soft water) to bring the
level up to “FULL”. Change the coolant every two
years. (See pages 8-55 ~ 8-65 for details.)CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use distilled water if you can’t
get soft water. _
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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8-55 1. Coolant reservoir tank cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Bouchon du vase d’expansion
2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante
2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold as the coolant
level will vary with engine temperature. The
coolant level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks.
2. If the level is low, remove panel D. (See pag-
es 8-17 ~ 8-19 for panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
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3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, and then
add coolant or distilled water to raise it to the
specified level.
4. Install the panel.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _NOTE:_
If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible.
The radiator fan operation is completely auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
_If your ATV overheats, see page 8-138 for details. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.30 L
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8-61 1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon du radiateur
1. Tapa del radiador
1. Coolant reservoir drain hose
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Manguera de drenaje del depósito de refrigerante
5. Remove the radiator cap.
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir
side, and then drain the coolant from the
coolant reservoir.
8. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
9. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is
damaged, and then tighten the coolant drain
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
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10. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum
engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.8 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.3 L
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12. Install the radiator cap.
13. Start the engine and let it idle for several min-
utes. Stop the engine, and then check the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is low, add
more coolant until it reaches the top of the ra-
diator.
14. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up to
the maximum level.
15. Install the coolant reservoir cap and check for
coolant leakage.NOTE:_ If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the cooling system. _16. Install the panels and the front carrier.
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