RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ...........................................7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-13
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ..................................................7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .......................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-3
Checking the spark plug ............................ 8-7
Engine oil .................................................. 8-8
Final gear oil ............................................ 8-11
Cleaning the air filter element ................. 8-12
Removing the air intake restrictor plate ... 8-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-16
Adjusting the carburetor .......................... 8-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........... 8-17Checking the throttle cable free play ....... 8-18
Timing chain ............................................ 8-19
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes .....................................................8-19
Adjusting the front brake lever free
play ........................................................8-20
Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake
pedal free play .......................................8-22
Adjusting the clutch free play ................... 8-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-25
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers ....................................8-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .............................................8-27
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-27
Lubricating the knuckle shafts ................. 8-27
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-27
Battery ..................................................... 8-28
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-31
Removing a wheel ................................... 8-31
Installing a wheel ..................................... 8-32
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-33
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-34
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ...................................................... 9-2
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the throttle with the choke turned off.
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the choke is not re-
quired when the engine is warm. Instead, start the
engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Shifting
This ATV has a 3-speed forward transmission with
a centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmission
allows you to control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed or for starting ac-
celerating, climbing, etc.
To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the
closed position and repeatedly depress the shift
pedal until it stops.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
CAUTION:
ECB00200
Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal.
3. Open the throttle gradually.
4. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle lever.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become famil-
iar with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free
of obstacles and other riders. You should practice
control of the throttle, brakes, shifting procedures,
and turning techniques in this area before trying
more difficult terrain. Always avoid riding on paved
surfaces: the ATV is designed for use on unpaved
surfaces only, and handling maneuvers are more
difficult to perform on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruction on
page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it has warmed
up you are ready to begin riding your ATV. As you
get on the ATV, be sure not to accidentally move
the shift pedal. Remember that the engine and ex-
haust pipe will be hot when riding and afterwards;
do not allow skin or clothing to come in contact withthese components.
With the engine idling, lift the shift pedal to the 1st
gear position and then release the parking brake.
Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The centrif-
ugal clutch will engage and you will start to accel-
erate. Once the ATV has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle and lift the shift pedal to
the 2nd gear position. Release the shift pedal and
apply the throttle smoothly. Use this same proce-
dure as you move into the higher gears. Be sure to
coordinate the use of the throttle and shift pedal
properly. If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if
the throttle is not released during shifting, or if the
shift pedal is not released before applying the
throttle, the front wheels may lift off the ground, re-
sulting in a loss of directional control. Avoid higher
speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the
operation of your ATV.CAUTION:
ECB00230
Do not shift gears without releasing the throt-
tle. Damage to the engine or drive train may oc-
cur.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. As
you slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure that
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utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.
6. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.7. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed engine oil, and then install and tighten the
engine oil filler cap.CAUTION:
ECB00300
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
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Adjusting the clutch free play
The clutch free play must be adjusted periodically.
Adjust the free play as follows.
1. Remove the rubber cap.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the adjusting bolt clockwise until
resistance is felt, and then turn it 1/8 counter-
clockwise.
NOTE:
Turning the adjusting bolt in decreases clutch free
play and turning it out increases clutch free play.
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTE:
When tightening the locknut, hold the adjusting
bolt with a screwdriver so that the adjusting bolt
does not turn together with the locknut.
5. Install the rubber cap securely.
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Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
1. Rubber cap
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting bolt
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Tightening torque:
Locknut:
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:
Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.12 L (0.13 US qt) (0.11 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
6.8 L (1.80 US gal) (1.50 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.9 L (0.24 US gal) (0.20 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
VM16SH x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
65/20 (3.250)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
19/18
×
34/10 (3.588)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 3-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
1st:
39/11 (3.545)
2nd:
35/17 (2.059)
3rd:
31/22 (1.409)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
1.0 °
Trail:
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-12
Air intake restrictor plate, removing.............................. 8-15
B
Battery .................................................................. 5-6
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8-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-27
Brake lever and brake pedal free play (rear),
adjusting..................................................................... 8-22
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front...................... 8-20
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating......................... 8-26
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake shoes, checking the front and rear .................... 8-19
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-25
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-17
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Choke ........................................................................... 4-10
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ............................................ 8-25
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Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-17Engine oil ............................................................... 5-3
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Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
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Final gear oil......................................................... 5-3
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Fuel ........................................................................ 4-7
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5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-8
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-31
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Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
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Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light .................................................................. 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Knuckle shafts, lubricating ........................................... 8-27
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Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
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Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1