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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 unit ............................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-37
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-39
Front brake lever ................................ 4-41
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-43
Drive select lever ................................ 4-45
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-45
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-47
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Fuel cock............................................ 4-49
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-51
Seat.................................................... 4-53
Storage compartment ........................ 4-55
Front carrier ....................................... 4-55
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-55
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ....................................... 4-57
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-61
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-15
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-21
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-21
Lights ................................................. 5-23
Switches............................................. 5-23
Tires ................................................... 5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-29
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-31
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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ...................................6-17
Parking ................................................6-19
Parking on a slope ..............................6-21
Accessories and loading .....................6-23
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 ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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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............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-39
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-53
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-57
Cooling system ................................... 8-63
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-67
Axle boots ........................................... 8-75
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-77
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-83
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-91
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-91
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-93
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-95
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-97
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment ........................................ 8-97
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-99
Front brake pad check ...................... 8-101
Checking the rear brake pads .......... 8-101
Checking the brake fluid level........... 8-103
Brake fluid replacement .................... 8-107
Front brake lever free play................ 8-109
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment and tool
kit
3. Air filter case
4. Front brake fluid reservoir
5. Front shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring
6. Rear brake fluid reservoir
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
9. Radiator cap
10. Drive select lever
11. Fuel tank cap
12. Fuel cock
13. Battery
14. Fuses15. Engine oil dipstick
16. Recoil starter
17. Coolant reservoir
18. Drive select lever box check
hose
19. V-belt cooling duct check hose
20. Rear brake lever
21. Left handlebar switches
22. Horn switch
23. Speedometer unit
24. Main switch
25. Right handlebar switches
26. Throttle lever
27. Front brake lever
28. Auxiliary DC jack
29. Starter (choke)NOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-37 1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración
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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the hand is re-
moved from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the
operation of the throttle lever before you start
the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-101–8-115
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15,
8-39–8-51
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19–5-21,
8-63–8-73
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-17–5-19,
8-53–8-61
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-99
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25–5-31,
8-123–8-125
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-23, 8-137–8-143
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-75
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Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-59–
8-61 for details.)
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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cold. (The coolant level will
vary with engine temperature.) The coolant level is
satisfactory if it is between the minimum and max-
imum level marks on the coolant reservoir. If the
coolant level is at or below the minimum level
mark, add distilled water to bring the level up to the
maximum level mark. Change the coolant every
two years. (See pages 8-63–8-73 for details.)CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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WARNING
_ Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap. _
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.3 L
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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 en-
gine is warm, check if it responds to the throttle
normally with the starter (choke) turned off.
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