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EBU18621Drive select lever The drive select lever is used to shift your ATV into
the forward, neutral, reverse and park positions.
See the “Operating the drive select lever and driv-
ing in reverse” section on page 6-3 for the drive se-
lect lever operation.EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
EBU28940Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.
1. Drive select lever
1. Fuel tank cap
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8To install the cowling
1. Connect the speedometer unit couplers.
2. Install cowling A by installing the bolts, nuts
and washers.
3. Install panel B.
4. Install cowling B.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
2. Pull the fuel tank breather hose out of the han-
dlebar cover.3. Pull off the handlebar cover.
CAUTION:ECB00740Do not disconnect the main switch coupler.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.CAUTION:ECB00750
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
fuel tank.
Be sure to install the fuel tank cap immedi-
ately after removing and installing the cowl-ing.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Handlebar cover
1. Fuel tank cap
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8 5. Remove the cowling by removing the bolts.
6. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
To install the cowling
1. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
2. Install the cowling by installing the bolts.
3. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
4. Place the handlebar cover in the original posi-
tion.
5. Pass the fuel tank breather hose through the
hole of the handlebar cover.
6. Install the seat.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt (left side)
1. Bolt (right side)
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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.EBU25541Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover at the
rear of the headlight by pulling it off.2. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it inward and turning it counterclockwise.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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83. Remove the defective bulb from the headlight
unit by pulling it out.
WARNING
EWB02220A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and imme-
diately after it is turned off. Wait for the bulb to
cool before touching or removing it. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb touch-es something flammable.
4. Install a new headlight bulb into the headlight
unit by aligning the projection on the bulb with
the groove in the headlight unit.
CAUTION:ECB00650Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely affect-
ed. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb using a clothmoistened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the headlight bulb holder by aligning the
projections with the holes in the headlight unit,
pushing it inward, and turning it clockwise until
it stops.
6. Install the headlight bulb holder cover at the
rear of the headlight.
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82. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in,
and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws.
CAUTION:ECB00700Do not overtighten the screws, otherwise thelens may break.EBU25650Removing a wheel 1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
1. Screw
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1. Wheel nut
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