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EBU17420
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-4
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-9
Speed limiter ............................................ 4-10
Front brake lever ...................................... 4-11
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 4-11
Parking brake ........................................... 4-12
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-12
Recoil starter ............................................ 4-13
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-13Fuel ...........................................................4-14
Fuel cock ..................................................4-15
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-16
Seat ..........................................................4-17
Storage compartment ...............................4-18
Front carrier ..............................................4-19
Rear carrier ...............................................4-19
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies ...............................4-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Differential gear oil ......................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-5
Tire wear limit .............................................5-6
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
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1 roll backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.
Always check for obstacles before operating in a
new area.Never attempt to operate over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obsta-
cles as described in this manual.Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as
ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of con-
trol.Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in
water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the linings.
Always be sure there are no obstacles or people
behind you when you operate in reverse. When
it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.Always use the size and type of tires specified in
this manual.Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.Never modify an ATV through improper installa-
tion or use of accessories.Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow in-
structions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.
WARNING
EWB00061Always turn off the engine when refueling.Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never re-
fuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
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1nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers. Gasoline can catch
fire and you could be burned.
When transporting the ATV in another vehi-
cle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes,
seek medical help immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,change your clothes.
WARNING
EWB00070Always operate your ATV in an area with ade-
quate ventilation. Never start or run the engine
in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous
and may cause loss of consciousness anddeath within a short time.
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
2. Fuel cock
3. Throttle stop screw
4. Fuses
5. Battery
6. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
7. Recoil starter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Oil filter cartridge
10.V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Spark plug
5. Rear brake light switch
6. Brake pedal
7. V-belt case drain plug
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EBU17712Controls and instruments
TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightlyfrom the figures shown in this manual.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Handlebar switches
3. Starter (choke)
4. Parking brake lock plate
5. Horn switch
6. Drive select lever
7. Speedometer
8. Main switch
9. Fuel tank cap
10.On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
switch
11.Throttle lever
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4 If the warning light stays on, allow the engine to
cool. If the warning light stays on when the engine
is cool, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICEECB00010The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage tothe engine.EBU17952On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator
light“”
This indicator light comes on when the On-Com-
mand four-wheel-drive switch is set to the “4WD”
position.TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on untilthe ATV starts moving.
EBU28341On-Command differential gear lock indicator
light“”
This indicator light and the On-Command four-
wheel-drive indicator light“” come on when the
On-Command differential gear lock switch is set to
the “LOCK” position.EBU18020Speedometer The speedometer shows the riding speed. This
speedometer is equipped with an odometer and a
tripmeter. The tripmeter can be reset to “0” with the
reset knob. Use the tripmeter to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel before going to re-
serve. This information will enable you to plan fuel
stops in the future.
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EBU18670Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
EWB00340Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition and apply the parking brake before start-
ing the engine, otherwise the ATV could start
to move unexpectedly, which could cause anaccident.EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Drive select lever
1. Recoil starter
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EBU28940Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.
TIPIf knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brandof gasoline or higher octane grade.
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tubeRecommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only with a re-
search octane number of 91 or higher
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)
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