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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Reverse knob operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in ..................................6-23
Parking ...............................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-29
Accessories and loading ....................6-31
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 ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-67
Sliding and skidding ............................7-69
What to do if .......................................7-73
What to do...........................................7-73
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation ........... 8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-17
Cooling system ................................... 8-33
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-37
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-45
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-49
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-55
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-57
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-59
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-61
Front and rear brake pad inspection... 8-63
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-65
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-69
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-71
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-73
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-75
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-79
Clutch lever free play adjustment ...... 8-81
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-83
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-85
Lubricating the drive chain ................. 8-87
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-91
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5-15
CAUTION:_
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do 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.
Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.95 L
Total amount:
2.3 L
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8-7
EBU00262
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*• Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Cooling system Check coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.Spark plug Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter element Clean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor* Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.Crankcase breather
system* Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system* Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter cartridge
Replace.Drive chain
Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.Front brake* Check free play/operation/fluid leakage/
See NOTE Page 8-8.
Correct if necessary.Rear brake* Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE Page 8-8.
Correct if necessary.Clutch* Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Wheels* Check balance/damage/runout.
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8-17 1. Engine oil tank
2. Engine oil tank filler cap
3. Dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Minimum level mark
1. Réservoir d’huile de moteur
2. Bouchon de remplissage de l’huile de moteur
3. Jauge
4. Repère de niveau maximum
5. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Depósito de aceite de motor
2. Tapa de relleno del depósito de aceite de motor
3. Varilla de medición
4. Marca de nivel máximo
5. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU12381
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up until the engine
oil has reached a normal temperature of
60°C, let it continue to idle for twenty to thirty
seconds. During this period, rev the engine
two or three times to approximately
3,000 r/min, and then turn the engine off.NOTE:_ To achieve the proper engine oil temperature for
an accurate oil level reading, the engine must
have first completely cooled down, and then
warmed up again for several minutes to normal
operating temperature. _
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8-23 1. Crankcase engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange d’huile du carter
1. Perno de drenaje de aceite de motor del cárter
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du réservoir d’huile de moteur
1. Perno de drenaje del depósito aceite de motor
4. Remove the crankcase engine oil drain bolt.
5. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and the
oil tank drain bolt.
6. Check the washers for damage, and replace
if necessary.NOTE:_ Skip steps 7–9 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _
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8-25 1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile
2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite
2. Llave para filtros de aceite
1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. _9. Install a new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
10. Install the crankcase engine oil drain bolt and
the engine oil tank drain bolt, and then tighten
them to the specified torques. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
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8-29
CAUTION:_
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do 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.
Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.9 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.95 L
Total amount:
2.3 L
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8-51 1. Unlock. 2. Element retaining plate
1. Déverrouiller. 2. Plaquette de retenue d’élément
1. Levántelo. 2. Placa de retención del elemento
1. Frame 2. Air filter element
3. Element retaining plate
1. Armature 2.Élément du filtre à air
3. Plaquette de retenue d’élément
1. Bastidor 2. Elemento del filtro de aire
3. Placa de retención del elemento
6. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.CAUTION:_ Do not twist the air filter element when squeez-
ing it. _7. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
8. Apply foam air filter oil to the air filter element.
If foam air filter oil is not available, engine oil
may be used.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. _9. Pull the air filter element over its frame.
10. Install the air filter element.
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