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4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
cC
Always tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
w
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorber
is damaged, it could explode causing injury
or property damage. Shock absorber cylin-
der damage could also result in poor han-
dling which could cause an accident.
8Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
8Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat.
8Do not deform or damage the cylinder in
any way.
8Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber yourself. Take the unit to a
Yamaha dealer.
Tightening torque:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
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Chain
Check the general condition of the chain and
check the chain slack before every ride.
Lubricate and adjust the chain as necessary.
(See pages 8-73–8-79 for details.)
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before a ride. Take the machine
to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service
Manual for correct tightening torque.
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s man-
ual and low-pressure tire gauge in the vinyl bag
and always carry them along with the owner’s
tool kit under the seat. The service information
included in this manual is intended to provide
you, the owner, with the necessary information
for completing your own preventive maintenance
and minor repairs. The tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are sufficient for this purpose,
except that a torque wrench is also necessary to
properly tighten nuts and bolts.
NOTE:
If you do not have a torque wrench available
during a service operation requiring one, take
your machine to a Yamaha dealer to check the
torque settings and adjust them as necessary.
we
q
1. Owner’s manual
2. Low-pressure tire gauge
3. Owner’s tool kit
1. Manuel du propriétaire
2. Manomètre basse pression pour pneus
3. Trousse à outils du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario
2. Comprobador de presión de los neumáticos
3. Equipo de herramientas del propietario
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1. Drain bolt1. Boulon de vidange1. Perno de drenaje
8-19
Transmission oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain bolt to
drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
6. Fill the engine with the recommended oil
and install the filler cap.
1
1. Transmission oil filler cap1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile1. Tapón de llenado del aceite
Tightening torque
Drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kgf)
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Installation
1. Measure the electrode gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the
gap to specification.
2. Clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any
grime from the threads.
3. Install the spark plug and tighten it to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when you are
installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the
correct torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.
Have the spark plug tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
a
a. Spark plug gapa. Écartement des électrodesa. Huelgo de la bujía
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
25 Nm (2.5 m0kgf)
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1
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.
cC
When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that the adjusting
bolt does not turn together with the locknut.
w
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
8-67
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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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Conversion table
All specification data in this manual are listed in SI
and METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit values to
IMPERIAL unit values.
Example:
METRIC
VALUECONVERSION
FACTORIMPERIAL
VALUE
2 mm× 0.03937 = 0.08 in
Conversion tableMETRIC SYSTEM TO IMPERIAL SYSTEM
Metric unitConversion
factorImperial unit
Torquem·kgf
m·kgf
cm·kgf
cm·kgf
× 7.233× 86.794× 0.0723× 0.8679ft·lbf
in·lbf
ft·lbf
in·lbf
Weightkg
g× 2.205× 0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/h× 0.6214 mi/h
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm× 0.6214× 3.281× 1.094× 0.3937× 0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume,
Capacitycc (cm3)
cc (cm3)
L (liter)
L (liter)× 0.03527× 0.06102× 0.8799× 0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Miscellaneouskg/mm
kgf/cm
2
°C
× 55.997× 14.2234× 1.8 + 32 lb/in
psi (lbf/in
2)
°F
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