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OPERATION .................................................. 6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-5
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ............................................ 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-13
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-22
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-23
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-23PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ..........................................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-3
Removing and installing panels ..................8-8
Checking the spark plug ...........................8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................8-17
Changing the final gear oil ........................8-21
Differential gear oil ....................................8-22
Coolant .....................................................8-24
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-28
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-32
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-33
V-belt case drain plug ...............................8-33
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-34
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-34
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-35
Valve clearance ........................................8-36
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable ...........................................8-36
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...8-36
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-37
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-39
Checking the front brake lever
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Fuel cock
4. Oil filter cartridge
5. Throttle stop screw
6. Fuses
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Recoil starter
9. Coolant reservoir
10.Drive select lever box check hose
11.V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
2. Spark arrester
3. Storage compartment and tool kit
4. Battery
5. Air filter case
6. Spark plug
7. Front brake fluid reservoir
8. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
9. Rear brake fluid reservoir
10.Brake pedal
11.V-belt case drain plug
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8
15*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
16*Stabilizer bushesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
17*Knuckle pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
18*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
19*Engine mountCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
20*Axle bootsCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√√
21*CarburetorCheck starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary.
Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary.√√√√
22*Crankcase breather
systemCheck breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.√√√
23 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
24Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
25 Differential gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
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NOTE:If a torque wrench is not available when installing
a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the specified torque assoon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.EBU23321Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-8.)
2. Place the ATV on a level surface.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
checking.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then
wipe the dipstick off with a clean rag.6. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
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8
NOTE:Skip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not beingreplaced.
6. Remove panels D and E. (See page 8-8.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamahadealer.
8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.
NOTE:Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
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10. Install panels D and E.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.12. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed engine oil, and then install and tighten the
engine oil filler cap.
CAUTION:ECB00300In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.Make sure that no foreign material enters thecrankcase.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.90 L (2.01 US qt) (1.67 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)
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CAUTION:ECB00440Do not twist the sponge material when squeez-ing it.
7. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
8. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the sponge
material.NOTE:The sponge material should be wet but not drip-ping.
9. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.
10. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case cover
by hooking the holders onto the air filter case.NOTE:Be sure to connect the breather hose to the air filtercase cover.11. Install the seat.
NOTE:The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber
joint to the carburetor fittings and the rubber joint
manifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility of unfilteredair entering the engine.1. Breather hose
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Engine oil:Type:
SAE5W30 or SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.90 L (2.01 US qt) (1.67 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.28 L (0.30 US qt) (0.25 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.30 L (0.32 US qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.80 L (1.90 US qt) (1.58 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
20.0 L (5.28 US gal) (4.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
BSR42 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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