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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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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.
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9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Tighten if necessary.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting9Inspect.22222
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Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of the
spark plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator around the
center electrode is a medium-to-light tan color
for a ATV that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self.
Instead, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and deposits will cause
the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the specified
plug.
Standard spark plug:
BR8ES (NGK)
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EBU00833
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.
ba
1
2
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the front panel by removing the
screws.
2. Remove the headlight beam adjusting
screw, the washer, the spring and the nut.
NOTE:
When removing the headlight adjusting screw,
be careful not to lose the spring and nut.
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1
1. Front panel 2. Screw (×4)1. Cache avant 2. Vis (×4)1. Panel frontal 2. Tornillo (×4)
1
3
4
2
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw 2. Washer
3. Spring 4. Nut
1. Vis de réglage du faisceau de phare 2. Rondelle
3. Ressort 4.Écrou
1. Tornillo de ajuste de la orientación 2. Arandela
de la luz del faro
3. Resorte 4. Tuerca
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3. Disconnect the main switch leads.
4. Remove the headlight unit assembly from
the headlight body by removing the screws.
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1. Headlight unit assembly 2. Screw (×2)1. Optique de phare 2. Vis (×2)1. Unidad del faro 2. Tornillo (×2)
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1. Front panel 2. Main switch lead (×2)1. Cache avant 2. Fils du contacteur à clé (×2)1. Panel frontal 2. Cables del interruptor
principal (×2)
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5. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover.
6. Turn the headlight bulb holder counterclock-
wise and remove the defective bulb.
w
A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and
immediately after it is turned off. Wait for the
bulb to cool before touching or removing it.
You can be burned, or a fire could start if the
bulb touches something flammable.
7. Put a new headlight bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb holder.
1. Headlight bulb holder 2. Headlight bulb1. Fixation de l’ampoule de phare 2. Ampoule1. Portabombillas del faro 2. Bombilla
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1. Headlight bulb holder cover 2. Headlight bulb holder1. Cache de la fixation de l’ampoule du phare
2. Fixation de l’ampoule de phare
1. Cubierta del portabombillas del faro
2. Portabombillas del faro
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cC
Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of
the bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely
affected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and
fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner.
8. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
cC
Make sure the headlight bulb holder cover is
securely fitted over the bulb holder.
9. Install the headlight unit assembly by
installing the screws.
a. Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb.a. Ne pas toucher le verre de l’ampoule de phare.a. No toque la parte de vidrio de la bombilla del faro.
8-95 1. Headlight unit assembly 2. Screw (×2)
1. Optique de phare 2. Vis (×2)1. Unidad del faro 2. Tornillo (×2)
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