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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-5Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-15
Rear brake lever .................................4-15
Parking brake .....................................4-17
Drive select lever ................................4-19
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-21
Starter (choke) ....................................4-23
Seat ....................................................4-25
Front carrier ........................................4-27
Rear carrier ........................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-7
Engine and final transmission oil ........5-11
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CONTENTS
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3
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 11. Rear brake lever
2. Drive select lever 12. Parking brake
3. Front cover 13. Reverse indicator light
4. Headlight 14. Neutral indicator light
5. Front carrier 15. Front brake lever
6. Starter (choke) 16. Throttle lever
7. Fuel cock 17. Main switch
8. Tail/brake light 18. Fuel tank cap
9. Rear carrier 19. Handlebar switches
10. Footboard
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on a
slope. Apply the rear brake lever and push down
the lock plate to apply the parking brake.
Squeeze the rear brake lever to release the
parking brake.
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8Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is
not applied. This could cause loss of con-
trol or a collision.
8Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You could
also wear out the brakes prematurely.
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1. Lock plate1. Frein d’écrou1. Placa de bloqueo
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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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Shifting: reverse
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and
return the throttle lever to the closed posi-
tion.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the gear from neutral to reverse and
vice versa by moving the drive select lever
along the shift guide.
NOTE:
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on, ask
a Yamaha dealer to inspect the machine.
4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the parking brake.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and contin-
ue to watch to the rear while backing.
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NOTE:
If the drive select lever is shifted into reverse
while the engine is running, the engine will stop
unless the parking brake or rear brake lever is
applied.
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Improper operation in reverse could make
you hit an obstacle or person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift
into reverse, make sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind you. When it is safe to
proceed, go slowly.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift into
neutral. Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” and apply
the parking brake.
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1. Locked position1. Verrouillé1. Posición de bloqueada
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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking on a hill or other incline could cause
the ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on
an incline, place the machine transversely
across the incline, apply the parking brake,
and block the front and rear wheels with
rocks or other objects. Do not park the ATV
at all on hills that are so steep you could not
walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake applied, apply the park-
ing brake.
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