2004 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 wheel

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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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WHAT TO DO IF ...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding
techniques completely.
WHAT TO DO ...
8If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turn-
ing maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting
your weight on the footboard to the outside of
the turn. Position your weight over the front
wheels for better control. (See pages 7-43–
7-47.)
8If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off the throttle and/or
steer to the outside of the turn. (See pages
7-43–7-47.)
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based greaseINITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Drive chain9Lubricate, check free play and alignment.
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9Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
9Check wear and replace if necessary.222
and rollers
* Steering system9Inspect play, clean and lubricate.**22222
* Front and rear
9Inspect and lubricate.**22222
suspension
Tire9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
22222
9Replace bearings if necessary.
* Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
22222
9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Tighten if necessary.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting9Inspect.22222
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EBU13770
Front brake pad check
Check the brake pads for damage and wear. If a
brake pad thickness is less than 1 mm, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads as a set.
NOTE:
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-87 for removal and
installation procedures.)
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Rear brake pad inspection
A wear indicator is provided on each brake pad.
This indicator allows checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake. Apply the
brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the
brake pads are worn to the wear limit, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads.
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a. Wear limita. Limite d’usurea. Límite de desgaste
1. Wear indicator
1. Indicateur d’usure1. Inidcador de desgasteFront
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
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2
5. Screw in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake
caliper by hand until it feels tight, then screw
it out 1/8 turn. Tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
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When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that the adjusting
bolt does not turn together with the locknut.
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction,
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident. 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 m0kgf)
1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
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EBU00351
Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the rear wheel hub bolts.
2. Loosen the adjuster locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain adjuster
clockwise. To loosen the chain, turn the
adjuster counterclockwise and push the
wheel forward. Turn each adjuster exactly
the same amount to maintain correct axle
alignment.
There are marks on each side of the
swingarm and on each chain adjuster. Use
them to check for proper alignment.
3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the lock-
nuts and the wheel hub bolts.
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1. Upper wheel hub bolt (×2) 2. Lower wheel hub bolt (×2)1. Boulon supérieur de moyeu de roue (×2)
2. Boulon inférieur de moyeu de roue (×2)1. Tornillo superior del buje de rueda (×2)
2. Tornillo inferior del buje de rueda (×2)
1. Locknut (×2) 2. Adjuster (×2)
3. Alignment marks
1. Contre-écrou (×2) 2. Dispositif de réglage (×2)
3. Repères d’alignement
1. Contratuerca (×2) 2. Tornillo de ajuste (×2)
3. Marcas de alineación
Upper wheel hub bolt:
50 Nm (5.0 m0kgf)
Lower wheel hub bolt:
50 Nm (5.0 m0kgf)
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Wheel removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
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Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the ATV to the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque.
FrontAvantDelantera
RearArrièreTrasera
Tightening torque:
Front wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m0kgf)
Rear wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m0kgf)
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EBU00418
CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend the
useful life of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to pre-
vent water entry. A plastic bag and strong
rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the chain, sprockets or
wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a gar-
den hose. Use only enough pressure to do
the job.
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