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WARNING
EWB02310Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability,
increasing the chance of an accident. Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the brakes several
times at slow speeds to let friction dry out thelinings.EBU27260Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover.CAUTION:ECB00720Storing the ATV in a poorly ventilated room
or covering it with a tarp while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to seep in and
cause rust.To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars,
stables (because of the presence of ammo-
nia) and areas where strong chemicals arestored.Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning”
section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if
available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark
plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the
spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the
starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.) Specified amount:
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel (or 1 oz
of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel)
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9e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-55.
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EBU25960
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
2065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall width:
1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height:
1240 mm (48.8 in)
Seat height:
905 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1250 mm (49.2 in)
Ground clearance:
275 mm (10.8 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3200 mm (126 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
294.0 kg (648 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
78.8 dB(A) (EUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHCCylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
686.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
9.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
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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:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt) (1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.22 L (0.23 US qt) (0.19 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.17 L (0.18 US qt) (0.15 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.99 L (2.10 US qt) (1.75 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:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal) (0.99 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Model/quantity:
297500-1010/1
Manufacturer:
DENSOSpark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/21 × 24/18 × 33/9 (9.544)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Left hand operation
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range:
31/16 (1.938)
High range:
29/25 (1.160)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
5.0 °
Trail:
26.0 mm (1.02 in)Front tire:Type:
TubelessSize:
AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C828-4P (AUS)(NZL)
DUNLOP/KT421 (EUR)
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C828-4P (AUS)(NZL)
DUNLOP/KT425 (EUR)Loading:Maximum loading limit:
220.0 kg (485 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
35.0 kPa (5.0 psi) (0.350 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (4.3 psi) (0.300 kgf/cm²)
Minimum:
Front:
32.0 kPa (4.6 psi) (0.320 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (3.9 psi) (0.270 kgf/cm²)
Maximum:
Front:
38.0 kPa (5.5 psi) (0.380 kgf/cm²)
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Rear:
33.0 kPa (4.8 psi) (0.330 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damperWheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
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Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
EPS warning light:
LED
Park indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator:
LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
EPS fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
5.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 AAuxiliary DC jack fuse:
15.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU26011Identification numbers Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided below for assistance when or-
dering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for ref-
erence in case the ATV is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EBU26020Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped into the
key. Record this number in the space provided and
use it for reference when ordering a new key.EBU26040Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.1. Key identification number
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