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NOTE:
(for Europe only)
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of lead-
ed gasoline will cause severe damage to
internal engine parts, such as the valves and
piston rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane number of
91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 7.6 L
Reserve: 1.3 L
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8Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.
8Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up
any spilled fuel immediately.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.
EBU11163
Engine and final transmission oil
Make sure the engine and final transmission oil
is at the specified level. Add oil as necessary.
(See page 8-13–8-25.)
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8Do not use oils with a diesel specification
of “CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
8Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
Recommended final transmission oil type
and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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EBU00510
Starting a cold engine
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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
do not work smoothly, you could be unable
to control the ATV, which could lead to an
accident or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the drive select lever to neutral.
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NOTE:
8The engine can be started only when the
drive select lever is in neutral.
8When the drive select lever is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should come on. If the
light does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer
to inspect it.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure:
Position 1: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5
°C .
Position 2: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0
°C – 30°C
and warming up position.
Position 3: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25
°C
and warm engine start position.
1. Fully open 2. Half open
3. Closed a. Starter (choke)
1. Pleine course 2. Mi-course
3. Fermé a. Starter (choke)
1. Abierto completamente 2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado a. Starter (choke)
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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. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and return the starter (choke) to
position 3before riding.
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See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating engine for the first time.
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EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke) should
not be used. The throttle should be opened
slightly.
EBU00182
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke) turned
off.
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