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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing 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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7-17 1. Locknut 2. Adjuster
1. Contre-écrou 2. Dispositif de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Ajustador
Speed limiter
For riders inexperienced with this model, this mod-
el is equipped with a speed limiter in the throttle le-
ver housing. The speed limiter limits the power
and top speed of the ATV. Turning the screw in de-
creases top speed, and turning it out increases top
speed.
Loading and accessories
Use extra caution when riding the ATV with addi-
tional loads, such as accessories or cargo. The
ATV’s handling may be adversely affected. Re-
duce your speed when adding additional loads.
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7-53
WARNING
_ Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward
speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Lock the parking brake, after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never 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 pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described in
the Owner’s Manual.
_
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8-31 1. Unlock
1. Déverrouiller
1. Levántelo
1. Element retaining plate 2. Guide
3. Air filter element
1. Plaquette de retenue d’élément 2. Guide
3.Élément du filtre à air
1. Placa de retención del elemento 2. Guía
3. Elemento del filtro de air
6. Inspect the air filter element. If damaged, re-
place it.
7. Apply SAE 10W30 motor oil to the air filter el-
ement.NOTE:_ The element should be wet but not dripping. _8. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele-
ment seat.
9. Install the air filter element on the guide.
10. Install the air filter element assembly and
parts removed for access.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the machine is operated in extremely dusty
areas. Each time air filter element maintenance is
performed, check the air inlet to the filter case for
obstructions. Check the air cleaner rubber joint to
the carburetor and manifold fittings for an airtight
seal. Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the pos-
sibility of unfiltered air entering the engine.
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8-37 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt a. 3 ~ 5 mm
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Throttle lever adjustmentNOTE:Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting the
throttle lever free play.1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle lever
free play is 3 ~ 5 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Valve clearance adjustment
The correct valve clearance changes with use, re-
sulting in improper fuel/air supply or engine noise.
To prevent this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment however, should
be left to a professional Yamaha service techni-
cian.
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8-43
Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor brake performance.
Be careful that water does not enter the master
cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.
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8-51 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly.
1. Fully loosen the parking brake cable adjust-
ing bolt locknut and the adjusting bolt on the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the adjusting bolt locknut and the ad-
justing bolt on the rear brake caliper.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt on the clutch lever so
that cable length
a is 46 ~ 50 mm.NOTE:If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer. _
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8-53 a. Cable length (46 ~ 50 mm)
a. Longueur de câble (46 à 50 mm)
a. Longitud del cable (46 ~ 50 mm)
4. Tighten the adjusting bolt locknut on the
clutch lever.
5. Screw in the adjusting bolt on the brake cali-
per by hand until it feels tight, then screw it
out 1/8 turn. Tighten the adjusting bolt locknut
to the specified torque.CAUTION:_ When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that the adjusting
bolt does not turn together with the locknut. _
WARNING
_ Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction, result-
ing in reduced braking performance. This
could increase the chance of a collision or ac-
cident. After adjusting the parking brake, block
the rear of the machine off the ground and spin
the rear wheels. Check to make sure there is
no brake drag. If brake drag is noticed, perform
the adjustment again. _
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
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