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1/8 turn and tighten its locknut to the specified
torque.
NOTICE
ECB00520
When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that it does not turn
together with the locknut.WARNING
EWB02090
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Brake light switches
The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
TIP
The brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takes
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
Tightening torque:
Locknut (rear brake caliper):
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
1
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3. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment.
TIP
There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the wheel hubs. Use them to
check for proper wheel axle alignment.
NOTICE
ECB00541
Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
1
2
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
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Front Rear
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
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Installing a wheel
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Install the wheel and the nuts.
3. Lower the ATV to the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torques.
1. Wheel nut
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1. Wheel nut
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha ATVs receive a thorough in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in the fu-
el, compression, or ignition systems, for example,
can cause poor starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts represent
quick and easy procedures for checking these vital
systems yourself. However, should your ATV re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose
skilled technicians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the ATV properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Im-
itation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they
are often inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.WARNING
EWB02280
Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
Tightening torques:
Front wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 32 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 32 ft·lbf)