4-21
4
EBU18960Front carrier Do not exceed the load limit of 45.0 kg (99 lb) for
the front carrier.Do not exceed the maximum load of 220.0 kg
(485 lb) for the ATV.EBU18970Rear carrier Do not exceed the load limit of 85.0 kg (187 lb)
for the rear carrier.Do not exceed the maximum load of 220.0 kg
(485 lb) for the ATV.EBU19140Adjusting the front and rear shock ab-
sorber assemblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
NOTE:A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamahadealer to make this adjustment.1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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10
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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Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1
Knuckle pivots, lubricating ............................................ 8-54
Knuckle shafts, lubricating ........................................... 8-54LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-8
Low-range indicator light ................................................ 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multifunction display ....................................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch .................. 4-10
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-9
Override switch .............................................................. 4-8
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-8
Park indicator light .......................................................... 4-4
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ................... 8-3
Pre-operation check list .................................................. 5-1RReverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-40
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-20
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......................................... 8-53
Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-1
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-8
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-54
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................. 4-18
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 8-54TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-61
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-43
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-12, 5-5
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-65VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-44
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-42
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-53
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