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4-31 1. Lever
2. On-Command four-wheel drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Levier
2. Contacteur de commande du mode de traction “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Palanca
2. Selector de tracción en las cuatro ruedas “2WD”/“4WD”
On-Command four-wheel drive switch
“2WD”/“4WD”
To change from 2WD to 4WD, stop the ATV, and
then set the switch to “4WD”. When the ATV is in
4WD, the 4WD indicator “” will come on in the
speedometer unit display.
To change from 4WD to 2WD, stop the ATV, be
sure the lever is set to position
a, and then set the
switch to “2WD”.
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This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throttle
changes, excessive braking, incorrect body move-
ments, or too much speed for the sharpness of the
turn may cause the ATV to tip. If the ATV begins to
tip over to the outside while negotiating a turn, lean
more to the inside. It may also be necessary to
gradually let off on the throttle and steer to the out-
side of the turn to avoid tipping over.
Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are
thoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
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RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your
arms straight. Engine compression will do most of
the braking for you. For maximum engine com-
pression braking effect, select low range “L” and
change to 4WD or 4WD-LOCK before beginning
to descend the hill. Improper braking may cause a
loss of traction. Use caution while descending a hill
with loose or slippery surfaces. Braking ability and
traction may be adversely affected by these sur-
faces. Improper braking may also cause a loss of
traction.
When this ATV is in 4WD or 4WD-LOCK, all
wheels (front and rear) are interconnected by the
drive train. This means that applying either the
front brake or the rear brake will brake all wheels.
When descending hills, using either brake lever or
the brake pedal will brake the wheels on the down-
hill side. Avoid sudden application of either the
front or rear brake because the wheels on the up-
hill side could come off the ground. Apply both the
front and rear brakes gradually.
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8-133 1. Main fuse 2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse 4. Ignition fuse
5. Auxiliary DC jack fuse 6. Four-wheel-drive fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
9. Spare fuse (× 3)
1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de rechange
3. Fusible de phare 4. Fusible d’allumage
5. Fusible de prise pour accessoires
6. Fusible du système 4x4
7. Fusible du système de signalisation
8. Fusible de sauvegarde (compteur kilométrique)
9. Fusible de rechange (× 3)
1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de repuesto
3. Fusible del faro
4. Fusible del sistema de encendido
5. Fusible de la toma de CC auxiliar
6. Fusible del sistema de tracción en las cuatro ruedas
7. Fusible del sistema de señalización
8. Fusible de reserva (para el cuentakilómetros)
9. Fusible de repuesto (× 3)
EBU07454*
Fuse replacement
1. The main fuse and the fuse box are located
under the seat.
2. If a fuse is blown, turn off the main switch and
the switch of the circuit in question. Then, in-
stall a new fuse of the specified amperage.
Turn on the main switch. If the fuse immedi-
ately blows again, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10 A
Four-wheel-drive fuse: 3 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Backup fuse: 10 A
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