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
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
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 ................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill ....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-65
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
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-17
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-29
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-33
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-41
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-43
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-45
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-45
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-47
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-47
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-49
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-53
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-55
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-57
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-59
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-65
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-67
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-69
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-71
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-73
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-75
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ...................... 8-75
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8-57 a. Brake pedal position
a. Position de la pédale de frein
a. Posición del pedal de freno
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Brake pedal height adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
50.2 mm above the top of the frame as shown. If
the brake pedal is not positioned as specified,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
_ Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident. After servic-
ing:
Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the brake pedal position is cor-
rect.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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