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Axle boots ................................................ 8-42
Brake light switches ................................. 8-42
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-43
Checking and lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................................. 8-43
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ........................................................ 8-44
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-44
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ........................................................... 8-44
Lubricating the knuckle pivots .................. 8-45
Lubricating the knuckle shafts .................. 8-45
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-45
Battery ...................................................... 8-45
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-47
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-48
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-50
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-51
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-51
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-54
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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3
EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
2. Fuel cock
3. Air filter case
4. Fuses
5. Storage compartment and tool kit
6. Seat lock lever
7. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Oil filter cartridge
10.Coolant reservoir
11.V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Tail/brake light
2. Spark plug
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir
4. Radiator cap
5. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
6. Brake pedal
7. V-belt case
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8 access to a constant-voltage battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge your bat-
tery.EBU25321Replacing a fuse
The main fuse and the fuse box are located under
the seat. (See page 4-12.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Fuse box
1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse (for optional auxiliary DC jack)
4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for odometer and tripmeter)
7. Spare fuse
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CAUTION:ECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing afuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING
EWB02170Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and
never use a substitute object in place of the
proper fuse. An improper fuse or a substitute
object can cause damage to the electrical sys-tem which could lead to a fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.EBU25540Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover at the
rear of the headlight by pulling it off. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
3.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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10
Park indicator light:
LED
Four-wheel-drive indicator:
LCDFuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
3.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-42BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-39
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-37
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear),
adjusting and checking .............................................. 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-39
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-7
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-42
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-36
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-33
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-25
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............... 8-8DDifferential gear oil ......................................................... 5-3Differential gear oil, changing ....................................... 8-23
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-8
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-36
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-44
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-34
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-16
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive indicator .............................................. 4-2
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-47HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-50
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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