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EVU00050
1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-7
Key identification number ..................... 3-9
Vehicle identification number ............. 3-11
Model label ......................................... 3-13
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Switches ............................................. 4-21
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-35
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-37
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-39
Drive select lever ................................ 4-41
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-41
Starter (choke).................................... 4-43
Seats .................................................. 4-45
1234
Seat belts ........................................... 4-47
Glove compartment............................ 4-51
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-53
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-59
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-73
Trailer hitch bracket ........................... 4-87
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-89
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-15
Coolant............................................... 5-17
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-21
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-21
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-23
Seat belts ........................................... 5-23
Steering.............................................. 5-25
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-25
Lights ................................................. 5-25
Switches............................................. 5-27
Tires ................................................... 5-29
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3-1
EVU00080
1-DESCRIPTION AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter elements (engine and air intake duct)
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Spark plug
9. Cargo bed
10. Tail/brake lights
11. Rear shock absorber assembly
12. Cargo bed release levers
13. Spark arrester
14. Passenger seat belt
15. Passenger seat
16. Oil filter cartridge
17. Engine oil dipstick
18. Battery
19. Fuses
20. Coolant reservoir
21. Radiator cap
22. Fuel tank cap
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4-59
EVU01720
Adjusting the front shock absorber assem-
blies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the front shock ab-
sorber assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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4-69
NOTE:Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING
Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting.
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4-71
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
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4-73
EVU01730
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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4-83
NOTE:Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING
Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting.
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4-85
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
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