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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.
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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 transmission into neutral.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure:
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift into low
gear. Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” and apply the
parking brake.
1
1. Locked position1. Verrouillé1. Posición bloqueada
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8-7INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Transmission9Replace oil.2222
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Retighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:8For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
8For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. However, keep in mind
that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be followed.
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Carburetor settings
In extremely cold weather, it is necessary to
change the carburetor settings to maintain opti-
mum engine performance and to prevent engine
damage.
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8Improperly servicing or adjusting the car-
buretors could cause malfunction with the
possibility of an accident or the carbure-
tors could leak fuel, which would be a fire
hazard.
8Carburetor adjustments should only be
performed by a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt to perform these procedures
unless you have mechanical knowledge
and the necessary tools.
8Do not perform this procedure while the
engine is hot. Place a rag under each car-
buretor to catch any fuel. Wipe up any
spilled fuel completely.
8After servicing the carburetors, always
check throttle operation before operating
the ATV to make sure it is working correctly.
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Changing the settings of the carburetors
To change the settings of the carburetors, you
need to disassemble and remove them. Follow
the procedures for both carburetors.
Disassembling and removing the carburetors
1. Turn the fuel cock to the “OFF” position.
2. Turn out the carburetor drain screw to
drain the fuel.
3. Remove the seat.
4. Remove the radiator cover and side cover
by removing the screws.
5. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
6. Remove the fuel tank by removing the
bolts.13
3
2 4
4
4
4
1
2
2 2
2
1. Radiator cover 2. Side cover
3. Screw (×3) 4. Screw (×4)
1. Cache du radiateur 2. Cache latéral
3. Vis (×3)4. Vis (×4)1. Cubierta del radiador 2. Cubierta lateral
3. Tornillo (×3) 4. Tornillo (×4)
1. Fuel tank 2. Bolt (×4)
1. Réservoir de carburant 2. Boulon (×4)
1. Depósito de combustible 2. Perno (×4)
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7. Tighten the carburetor cap securing plate
screw to the specified torque.
8. Tighten the carburetor joint screws.
Adjusting the throttle cables
NOTE:
After the jet needle clip position is changed, the
throttle cables may need to be adjusted.
1. Move the throttle lever a few times.
2. Push the throttle lever forward until it stops
and hold it in this position.
3. Check through each carburetor window to
see if the punch mark on the throttle valve
is at the specified position.
4. If not, loosen the locknut and turn the
adjusting nut until the specified position is
obtained.
5. Move the throttle lever a few times and
recheck the position.
6. Install the fuel tank, side cover, radiator
cover and air filter case cover.
7. Connect the fuel hoses.
8. Install the seat.
a
1
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1. Punch mark a. Specified position : 0–1mm1. Poinçonnéa. Position spésifiée : 0 à 1mm1. Marca de punzóna.Posición especificada : 0–1mm
1. Locknut (×2) 2. Adjusting nut (×2)
1. Contre-écrou (×2) 2.Écrou de réglage (×2)1. Tuerca de bloqueo (×2) 2. Tuerca de tensor (×2)
Tightening torque:
3.5 Nm (0.35 m0kgf)
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha machines receive a rigid
inspection before shipment from the factory,
trouble may occur during operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems can cause poor starting and loss of
power. The troubleshooting chart describes a
quick, easy procedure for making checks. If your
machine requires any repair, take it to a Yama-
ha dealer.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-how to
properly service your machine. Use only gen-
uine Yamaha parts on your machine. Imitation
parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are
often inferior. Consequently, they have a shorter
service life and can lead to expensive repair
bills.
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