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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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Lights
Check the headlight and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as
necessary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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Battery
Check fluid level and fill if necessary. Use only
distilled water if refilling is necessary. (See
pages 8-73–8-79.)
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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.
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1. Owner’s manual 2. Low-pressure tire gauge
3. Owner’s tool kit
1. Manuel du propriétaire 2.Manomètre basse pression pour pneus3. Trousse à outils du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario 2.Manómetro de baja presión3. Equipo de herramientas del propietario
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5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Inspect the O-ring and replace it if damaged.
7. Install the O-ring, oil strainer, compression
spring and drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to
specification.
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Before installing the drain bolt, be sure to
install the O-ring, compression spring and
oil strainer.
8. Fill the engine with oil and install the dipstick.Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (engine):
32 Nm (3.2 m0kgf)
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Transmission oil
Transmission oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the screw and check the oil level. It
should be up to the brim of the hole. If the
level is low, remove the oil filler bolt and add
oil to raise it to the proper level.we
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1. Screw 2. Brim 3. Correct oil level
1. Vis 2. Bord 3. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Tornillo 2. Borde 3. Nivel correcto de aceite
1. Oil filler bolt
1. Boulon de remplissage d’huile
1. Tapón de llenado de aceite
Tightening torque:
Screw:
16 Nm (1.6 m0kgf)
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
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Transmission oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain bolt to
drain the oil.
4. Install the drain bolt and tighten to specifica-
tion.
5. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil filler
bolt.
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1. Drain bolt1. Bouchon de vidange1. Tapón de drenaje
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m0kgf)
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Before installing the spark plug, measure the
electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and
adjust it to specification.
When installing the spark plug, always clean the
gasket surface and its mating surface. Wipe off
any grime from the threads and tighten it to the
specified torque.
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a. Spark plug gapa. Ecartement des électrodesa. Separación entre electordos de la bujía
1. Spark plug wrench
1. Clé spéciale1. Llave de bujías
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m0kgf)
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5. Finger tighten the hub stopper bolt and tight-
en the hub stopper bolt locknut.
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If measurement A A
of the drive chain adjust-
ing bolt is less than 27 mm, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace the drive chain.
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A. Measurement AA. Longueur AA. Medición A
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
15.5 Nm (1.55 m0kgf)
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
15.5 Nm (1.55 m0kgf)
Axle holding bolts (upper):
85 Nm (8.5 m0kgf)
Axle holding bolts (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 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.
NOTE:
Tapered wheel nuts are used for both front and
rear wheels. Install the nut with its tapered side
towards the wheel.
2. Lower the ATV to the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque.
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1. Tapered wheel nut1. Roue et les écrous1. Rueda y las tuercas
Tightening torque:
Front wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
Rear wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
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