2005 YAMAHA BRUIN 350 Carrier

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1-CONTENTS
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 ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-19
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-21
Front brake lever ................................ 4-23
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-25
Parking brake ..................................... 4-27
Drive select lever ................................ 4-29
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-31
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock............................................ 4-33
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-35
Seat.................................................... 4-37
Storage box........................................ 4-39
Front carrier ....................................... 4-41
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-41
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-43
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-45
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-25
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-27
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Front carrier
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Rear carrierMaximum load limit: 40 kg
Maximum load limit: 80 kg
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Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of an ATV. You must use common sense and
good judgment when carrying cargo or towing a
trailer. Keep the following points in mind:

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, rider and accessories, and
tongue weight): 210 kg


Front carrier: 40 kg


Rear carrier: 80 kg


Storage box: 2.0 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 500 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on
trailer hitch point): 15 kgf
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.


Load cargo on the carrier as close to the center
of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo at the rear
of the front carrier and at the front of the rear
carrier. Center the load from side to side.


Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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WARNING
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Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.


Always follow the instructions in your Own-
er’s Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a
trailer.
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MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, rider and accessories, and
tongue weight): 210kg


Front carrier: 40 kg


Rear carrier: 80 kg


Storage box: 2.0 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 500 kgf


Tongue weight (vertical weight on
trailer hitch point): 15 kgf
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