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87. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23645Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-ter case.1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-17.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the air filter case cover holders. Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Air filter case check hose
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8 4. Pull the air filter element out of the air filter
case.5. Pull off the air filter element lock plate, and
then remove the sponge material from the air
filter element frame.
1. Air filter case cover holder
2. Air filter case cover
1. Air filter element
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86. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
WARNING
EWB01940Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
sponge material. Never use low-flash-point
solvents or gasoline to clean the sponge mate-
rial because the engine could catch fire or ex-plode.
7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry.
NOTICEECB00440Do not twist the sponge material when squeez-ing it.
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the sponge
material.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but not drip-ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame, and then install the lock plate.
1. Air filter element frame
2. Sponge material
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8 11. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case cover
by hooking the holders onto the air filter case.
12. Install the seat.
TIPThe air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber
joint to the carburetor fittings and the rubber joint
manifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility of unfilteredair entering the engine.NOTICEECB00460Make sure that the air filter element is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.Never operate the engine with the air filter el-
ement removed. This will allow unfiltered air
to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear and possible engine damage. Addition-
ally, operation without the air filter elementwill affect carburetor jetting with subsequent
poor performance and possible engine over-
heating.EBU27081Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.1. Bolt
2. Tailpipe
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10
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 or SAE
15W-40 or SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil
Quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80
API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
13.5 L (3.57 US gal, 2.97 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.3 L (0.87 US gal, 0.73 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automatic
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-21
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-36BBattery .......................................................................... 8-41
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-31
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-30
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-31
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-11
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-38
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-37
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ..................... 8-29
Brake pedal and brake lever free play (rear) and
brake pedal position, adjusting and checking ............ 8-32
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-11
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-38
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-26
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-19
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-19
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDifferential gear lock indicator light ................................ 4-3
Differential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-19Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-12
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-29
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 8-39
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-26
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 ...................................... 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-14, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-15
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-13
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-43HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-46
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-45
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-5IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6
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