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EBU24752Brake 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.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-9.)
TIPThe brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takeseffect.
2. Turn the brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (a). To make the
brake light come on later, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Install the panel.
1. Rear axle boot (each side)
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut
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8Rear brake lever
EBU28832Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.TIPTo access the brake pedal pivot, remove panel A.(See page 8-9.)
EBU24962Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.EBU24970Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint The drive shaft universal joint must be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU25021Checking the stabilizer bushes The stabilizer bushes must be checked for cracks
or damage at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bush-
es if necessary.EBU25051Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots The rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun.
EBU25102Lubricating the steering shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-5MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOil temperature warning light ......................................... 4-2
On-Command differential gear lock switch .................... 4-7
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-6
Override switch .............................................................. 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ............................................................... 4-12
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list .................................................. 5-1RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-40
Recoil starter ................................................................ 4-13
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-19
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-24
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-10
Speedometer .................................................................. 4-3
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......................................... 8-40
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-16
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-5
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-40
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment ................................................... 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-28
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-50VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-28
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-26
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-25
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-39
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