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4-11
1.
On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de commande de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de commande de transmission quatre roues motrices/blocage
du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
1. Luz indicadora del interruptor manual de bloqueo del diferencial
“DIFF. LOCK”
2. Luz indicadora de marcha corta “L”
3. Luz indicadora de marcha larga “H”
4. Luz indicadora de punto muerto “N”
5. Luz indicadora de marcha atrás “R”
6. Luz indicadora del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de interruptor manual de tracción en las cuatro ruedas/
bloqueo del diferencial “”/“”
8. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes. (See page 8-140.)CAUTION:_
The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
After restarting, make sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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5-1
EVU01340
1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-87–8-95
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition and free play. 8-97–8-99
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-23–8-33
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17–5-19,
8-47–8-49
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-21, 8-35–8-45
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-23
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-23
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-25
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-25
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-25–5-27,
8-123–8-135
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-29–5-35,
8-107–8-109
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-51
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5-25
EVU01230
Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel right
and left. Check for excessive free play, abnormal
noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
EVU00470
Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake lights to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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6-3
EVU01400
Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the vehicle, which could lead to an ac-
cident or collision.1. Apply the brake.
2. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.NOTE:_
When the drive select lever is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
come on. If the neutral indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
electric circuit.
The engine can be started in any gear if the
brake is applied. However, it is recommend-
ed to shift into neutral before starting the en-
gine.
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6-17 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral) d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora de marcha a. L (marcha corta)
b. H (marcha larga) c. N (punto muerto)
d. R (marcha atrás)
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse
1. Stop the vehicle. Keep your foot off the accel-
erator pedal.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.NOTE:_
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.
Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
engine, the light may not come on until the
vehicle starts moving.
_ 4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the brake pedal.
5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
continue to watch to the rear while backing.
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8-101 1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno 2. Tuerca de ajuste
EVU00880
Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch, which is activated by the
brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.
3. Close the hood.
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8-131 1. Panel A
1. Cache A
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
1. Cache B
1. Panel B
EVU01000
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
If a tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows:
1. Remove panel A (if replacing the left tail/
brake bulb) or panel B (if replacing the right
tail/brake bulb) by removing the quick fasten-
ers and bolts.
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8-133 1. Quick fastener (× 8) 2. Bolt (× 2) 3. Panel A
1. Rivet démontable (× 8) 2. Vis (× 2) 3. Cache A
1. Fijación rápida (× 8) 2. Perno (× 2) 3. Panel A
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Porte-ampoule de feu arrière/stop
1. Portabombilla de la luz de freno/piloto trasero
2. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Push the defective bulb in and turn it counter-
clockwise to remove it from the bulb holder.
4. Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise to in-
stall in the bulb holder.
5. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb)
by turning it clockwise.
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