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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
TIP
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201
*
Fuel line
Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
√√√
2 Spark plugs
Replace.
√√√√√
3
*
Carburetors
Check starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary.
Check engine idling speed and synchronization,
and adjust if necessary.
√√√√
4
*
Crankcase breather
system
Check breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.
√√√
5
*
Exhaust system
Check for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.
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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is
enough fuel.
There is
no fuel.
Supply fuel.
Operate the kickstarter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is
no compression.Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the ATV.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wet
Dry
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the kickstarter.
Check the compression.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
