2004 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 engine

Engine oil ............................................5-13
Transmission oil .................................5-15
Chain ..................................................5-17
Throttle lever ......................................5-17
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Lights ..................................................5-19
Switches .............................................5-19
Tires ...................................................5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............5-25
Tire wear limit .....................................5-27
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Shifting ...............................................6-11
To start out and accelerate .................6-15
To decelerate .....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-25
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27Accessories and loading ....................6-29
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 ...............................7-43
Climbing uphill ....................................7-47
Riding downhill ...................................7-59
Crossing a slope .................................7-63
Crossing through shallow water .........7-67
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-71
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-73
What to do if .......................................7-77
What to do ..........................................7-77
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Transmission oil .................................8-17
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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZ-
ARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles
including motorcycles and cars. A collision or
rollover can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you
do not follow these instructions:
8Read this manual and all labels carefully and
follow the operating procedures described.
8Never operate an ATV without proper instruc-
tion.
8Always follow the age recommendation:
– A child under 16 years old should never
operate an ATV with engine size greater
than 90cc.
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8Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in this manual.
8Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.
8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and fol-
low instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers.
Gasoline can catch fire. You could be
burned.
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8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If
gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.
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Always operate your ATV in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a short time.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
Engine can be started only at this position and
the headlight and taillight come on when the
light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
ON OFF
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1. Main switch1. Contacteur à clé1. Interruptor principal
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Indicator lights
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Oil level warning light “7”
This light comes on when the oil level is low.
The light circuit can be checked by the following
procedure.
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Always make sure there is enough engine oil
before starting the engine.
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1. Oil level warning light “7”1. Témoin d’avertissement du niveau d’huile “7”1. Luz de aviso del nivel del aceite “7”
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Oil level warning light checking method
Start the engine.
Wait a few seconds.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.Supply engine oil.
Oil level warning light
does not come on
(see NOTE).
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
NOTE:
If the main switch is turned off after the oil level
warning light goes off and the engine is immedi-
ately started again, the oil level warning light
may not come on. This does not indicate a cir-
cuit failure.
Turn the main switch to
“ON” and the engine
stop switch to“RUN”.
Oil level warning
light comes on.
The oil level warning
light stays on.The oil level warning light
goes off.
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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The
engine stop switch controls ignition and can be
used at all times to stop the engine, especially in
an emergency. The engine will not start or run
when the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Set the switch to the “LO” position to switch on
the low beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “HI” position to switch on
the high beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “OFF” position to switch off
all the lights
NOTE:
The headlight and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is started.
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1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
1. Interruptor de luce “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
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