2004 YAMAHA BREEZE battery

Engine and transmission oil ...............5-11
Chain ..................................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-15
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-17
Lights ..................................................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ......................6-11
Warming up ........................................6-11
Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving ...............................................6-13
Engine break-in ..................................6-19Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
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 ...................7-29
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water .........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-75
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7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Engine oil ............................................8-13
Transmission oil .................................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-27
Engine and V-belt compartment
air filter element cleaning .................8-31
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-41
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-43
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-43
Front and rear brake shoe
inspection .........................................8-45
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-47
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-55
Drive chain slack check ......................8-57
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-59Lubricating and drive chain ................8-63
Draining the V-belt compartment ........8-65
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-67
Brake lever lubrication ........................8-69
Knuckle shaft, lower arms and
steering shaft lubrication ..................8-69
Wheel removal ...................................8-71
Wheel installation ...............................8-71
Battery ................................................8-73
Replenishing the battery fluid .............8-77
Fuse replacement ...............................8-81
Replacing the headlight bulb ..............8-83
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-87
Headlight beam adjustment ................8-89
Troubleshooting ..................................8-91
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-958
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, condition and free play. 5-5 – 5-7,
• Adjust if necessary. 8-45 – 8-55
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-7 – 5-11
Engine oil and• Check oil level. 5-11 – 5-15,
transmission oil• Fill with oil if necessary. 8-13 – 8-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
5-15, 8-57 – 8-63
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 – 5-25, 8-71
Fittings and fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Battery• Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-73 – 8-79
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
Lights and switches• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-83 – 8-87
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5-17
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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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6-7
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the starter switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the starter
switch, then push the starter switch again.
Pause a few seconds before the next attempt.
Each cranking should be as short as possible to
preserve battery energy. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on each attempt.
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 1, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position 2to warm up
the engine. If the engine is started with the
starter (choke) in position 2, keep the
starter (choke) in this position to warm up
the engine.
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease.
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE
13661
monthmonths months monthsyear
Brakes*• Check operation.
11111
• Adjust if necessary.
V-belt*• Check operation.
11
• Replace if damage or excessive wear.
Wheels*• Check balance/damage/runout.
1111
• Replace if necessary.
Wheel bearings*• Check bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
1111
• Replace if damaged.
• Check operation.
Steering system*• Replace if damaged.
11111
• Check toe-in.
• Adjust if necessary.
Knuckle shafts/
• Lubricate every 6 months.**111
steering shaft*
Fittings and fasteners*• Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
11111
• Correct if necessary.
• Check specific gravity.
Battery*• Check breather hose for correct routing.11111
• Correct if necessary.
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8-73
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Battery
Check the level of the battery fluid and see if the
terminals are tight. Add distilled water if the fluid
level is low.
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Do not leave or store the battery on its side.
When inspecting the battery, be sure the
breather hose is routed correctly. If it touch-
es the frame or exists in such a way as to
cause battery electrolyte or gas to exit onto
the frame, structural and cosmetic damage
to the machine can occur.
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1. Battery 2. Battery breather hose 3. Guide (× 2)1. Batterie 2. Reniflard de batterie 3. Guide (× 2)1. Batería2.Manguera de respiradero de batería3. Guía (× 2)
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician imme-
diately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. Batteries pro-
duce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes or other sources of ignition away.
Ventilate when charging or using in an
enclosed space. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN.
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