2005 YAMAHA BLASTER 200 engine

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5–5-7
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-55–8-63
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-71
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable free play. 8-65–8-67
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-17–8-23
2-cycle engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-13
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-73–8-79
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-53
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-21–5-27, 8-87
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-19, 8-89–8-99
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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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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary (see page 10-2).
NOTE:
Be sure to push the cap into the filler neck until it
is properly seated.
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1. Oil tank filler cap1. Bouchon de remplissage de réservoir d’huile1. Tapa de llenado de depósito de aceite
Recommended oil:
Air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.3 L
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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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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.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by kicking the kick starter.
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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0°10°20°30°
°C AMBIENT TEMP. / STARTER (CHOKE) POSITION
POSITION DE STARTER (CHOKE)/TEMP. AMBIANTE
POSICION DEL STARTER (CHOKE)/TEMP. AMBIENTE
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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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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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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.
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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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8Do not coast for long periods with the
engine off, and do not tow the machine a
long distance. Even in neutral position,
the transmission is only properly lubri-
cated when the engine is running.
Inadequate lubrication may cause dam-
age.
8Always use the clutch when changing
gears. The engine, transmission and
drive train are not designed to withstand
the shock of forced shifting and can be
damaged by shifting without the clutch.
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