
Checking the front brake pads and 
rear brake shoes  .................................... 8-26
Checking the brake fluid level  .................. 8-27
Changing the brake fluid  .......................... 8-28
Checking the front brake lever free 
play ......................................................... 8-29
Checking the rear brake lever and 
brake pedal free play and the brake 
pedal position  ......................................... 8-29
Axle boots  ................................................ 8-31
Brake light switches  ................................. 8-31
Checking and lubricating the cables  ........ 8-32
Checking and lubricating the front and 
rear brake levers  .................................... 8-32
Checking and lubricating the brake 
pedal ...................................................... 8-33
Checking the wheel hub bearings  ............ 8-34
Lubricating the steering shaft  ................... 8-34
Battery ...................................................... 8-34
Replacing a fuse  ...................................... 8-36
Headlight bulb  .......................................... 8-37
Headlight beam  ........................................ 8-37
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb  ............ 8-37
Replacing a turn signal light bulb  ............. 8-38
Auxiliary light bulb  .................................... 8-38
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-38
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-39Troubleshooting ........................................8-40
Troubleshooting chart  ...............................8-41
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1 

8-37
8
CAUTION:ECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing afuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING
EWB02171Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and
never use a substitute object in place of the
proper fuse. An improper fuse or a substitute
object can cause damage to the electrical sys-tem, which could lead to a fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.EBU28160Headlight bulb If the headlight bulb burns out, have a Yamaha
dealer replace it.EBU28170Headlight beam If a headlight beam adjustment is necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it.EBU25580Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
YFM350FWA 3.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Accessory fuse:
7.5 A 

10-4
10
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX14AH
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
14 V, 3.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
On-command four-wheel-drive indicator light:
YFM350FWA 12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A 

INDEX
AAccessories and loading  ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20
Auxiliary light bulb  ........................................................ 8-38
Axle boots  .................................................................... 8-31BBattery .......................................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid, changing  ................................................... 8-28
Brake fluid level, checking  ........................................... 8-27
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-29
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever, rear  ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever (rear) and brake pedal free play, 
and brake pedal position, checking  ........................... 8-29
Brake levers, checking and lubricating  ........................ 8-32
Brake light switches  ..................................................... 8-31
Brake pads and shoes, checking  ................................. 8-26
Brake pedal  .................................................................... 4-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating  ......................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear  .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating  ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting  ................................................... 8-23
Carrier, front  ................................................................. 4-17
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-17
Catalytic converter  ....................................................... 4-20
Chassis fasteners  .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
DDifferential gear oil (4WD model) ................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, changing (4WD model)  ................ 8-18
Drive select lever  ......................................................... 4-10
Drive select lever and driving in reverse  ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting  ........ 8-26EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start  ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed  ..................................................... 8-24
Engine oil  ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm  ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch  ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil  ......................................................... 5-3, 8-15
Four-wheel-drive indicator light (4WD model)  ............... 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-11, 5-3
Fuel cock  ..................................................................... 4-13
Fuel tank cap  ............................................................... 4-11
Fuses, replacing  .......................................................... 8-36HHandlebar switches  ....................................................... 4-4
Hazard switch  ................................................................ 4-5
Headlight beam ............................................................ 8-37
Headlight bulb  .............................................................. 8-37
High beam indicator light  ............................................... 4-2
Horn switch  .................................................................... 4-5