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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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EVU01210
Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the drive
select lever into the neutral position. Apply the
parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing.
EVU01420
Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the ve-
hicle to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, apply the parking brake, and block the
front and rear wheels with rocks or other ob-
jects.
Do not park the vehicle at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
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1. Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the brakes applied, set the parking
brake.NOTE:Like many other vehicles, the parking brake acts
on the rear wheels. For the parking brake to have
the effect of braking all four wheels, shift to 4WD
before stopping the engine.
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Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on pages 5-1–
5-35. Set the parking brake, shift to neutral, and
follow the instructions on page 6-3 to start the en-
gine. Once it has warmed up and you have turned
the choke off, you are ready to begin driving your
vehicle. With the engine idling, shift the drive se-
lect lever into low or high. Then release the parking
brake. Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and
you will start to accelerate. Avoid higher speeds
until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your vehicle.
When slowing down or stopping, take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and smoothly press the
brake pedal. Improper use of the brakes can
cause the tires to lose traction, reducing control
and increasing the possibility of an accident.
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ENCOUNTERING OBSTACLES ON THE TRAIL
If you cannot go around an obstacle such as a fall-
en tree trunk or a ditch, stop the vehicle where it is
safe to do so. Set the parking brake and get out to
inspect the area thoroughly. Look from both your
approach side and the exit side. If you believe you
can continue safely, decide the path that will allow
you to get over the obstacle at as close to a right
angle as possible to minimize vehicle tipping. Go
only fast enough to maintain your momentum but
still give yourself plenty of time to react to changes
in conditions. If there is any question about your
ability to maneuver safely over the obstacle, you
should turn around, if the ground is flat and you
have the room, or back up until you find a less dif-
ficult path.
WARNING
Before operating in a new area, check for ob-
stacles. Use extreme caution when operating
over large obstacles, such as large rocks or
fallen trees.
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8-21 1. Console
1. Console
1. Consola
EVU00691
Console
To remove
1. Remove the seats. (See page 4-45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
3. Pull the console upward (the drive select le-
ver boot will come loose).
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the parking brake lever boot.
3. Install the seats.CAUTION:_
When installing the console, be sure not to
pinch the cables or wires.
Make sure that the groove at the bottom of
the parking brake lever boot and the drive
select lever boot fits securely around the
edge of the hole in the console.
_
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8-97 a. Parking brake lever free play
a. Garde du levier de frein de stationnement
a. Holgura de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
EVU00870
Parking brake lever free play adjustment
Periodically check the parking brake lever free
play and adjust it if necessary.
1. Shift the drive select lever into low gear “L”.
2. Remove the seats. (See page 4-45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Check the parking brake lever free play. The
maximum free play is equal to one click of the
parking brake lever. If necessary, adjust the
free play as follows.NOTE:_ The parking brake lever must be released when
checking and adjusting the parking brake lever
free play. _
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Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:
Headlight 12 V 30.0 W/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light 12 V 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Indicator lights:
Neutral indicator light LED
Reverse indicator light LED
Coolant temperature warning light LED
Parking brake indicator light LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear
lock indicatorLCD
High-range indicator light LED
Low-range indicator light LED
On-Command differential gear lock indicator light LED
Specified fuses:
Main fuse 30.0 A
Headlight fuse 15.0 A
Ignition fuse 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse 3.0 A
Carburetor warmer fuse 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse 10.0 A
Backup fuse 10.0 AModel YXR66FW
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