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As you approach a curve, slow down and begin
to turn the handlebars in the desired direction.
As you do so, put your weight on the footboard
to the outside of the turn (opposite your desired
direction) and lean your upper body into the
turn. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed
through the turn. This maneuver will let the
wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,
allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow
speed many times in a large off-road area with
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used,
your ATV may continue to go straight. If the ATV
doesn’t turn, come to a stop and then practice
the procedure again. If the riding surface is slip-
pery or loose, it may help to position more of
your weight over the front wheels by moving for-
ward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you
should be able to perform it at higher speeds or
in tighter curves.
1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
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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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3. Remove the V-belt air filter element cover
by removing the screw.
4. Pull out the air filter element.
5. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the
remaining dirt with compressed air. If the air
filter element is damaged, replace it.
NOTE:
Be sure the air filter element is seated properly
against the case.
6. Install the air filter element cover by
installing the screw.
7. Connect the coupler, and then install the
front cover by installing the quick fasteners.
8. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts.
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2
1. Front cover 2. Coupler 1. Cache avant 2. Fiche 1. Tapa frontal 2. Acoplador
1. Element cover 2. Screw
3. Element
1. Cache de l’élément 2. Vis
3. Elément
1. Tapa del elemento 2. Tornillo
3. Elemento
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EBU14813
Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the head-
light by pulling it off.
2. Remove the bulb holder cover by pulling it
off.
3. Remove the bulb holder by pushing it
inward and turning it counterclockwise.
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2
1. Cover1. Cache1. Cubierta
1. Bulb holder cover 2. Bulb holder
1. Cache de la fixation d’ampoule 2. Fixation d’ampoule1.Cubierta del portabombillas tirando2. Portabombillas
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1. Headlight bulb1. Ampoule de phare1. Billas del faro
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4. Remove the defective headlight bulb by
pulling it out of the socket.
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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
headlight bulb touches something flamma-
ble.
5. Install a new headlight bulb into position.
6. Install the bulb holder by pushing it inward
and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb holder cover.
8. Install the cover at the rear of the headlight.
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1. Bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule1. Portabombillas
1. Bulb 2.Bulb holder
1. ampoule 2.Fixation d’ampoule1. Bombilla 2.Portabombillas
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EBU00861
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by push-
ing it inward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb).
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EBU10890
Headlight beam adjustment
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw in
direction a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting screw in
direction b.a
b
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1. Adjusting screw1. Vis de réglage1. Tornillo de ajuste
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Do not smoke when checking the fuel sys-
tem. Fuel can ignite or explode, causing
severe injury or property damage. Make sure
there are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces.
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