Checking the front brake lever free
play ......................................................... 8-41
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake
lever free play and checking the brake
pedal position ......................................... 8-42
Axle boots ................................................ 8-46
Brake light switches ................................. 8-47
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-48
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-48
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-48
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-49
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ......................................................... 8-49
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-49
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-50
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-50
Battery ...................................................... 8-50
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-54
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-56
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-56
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-58
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-58
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-60
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-61CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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8 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING
EWB02171Always use a fuse of the specified rating, and
never use a substitute object in place of the
proper fuse. An improper fuse or a substitute
object can cause damage to the electrical sys-tem, which could lead to a fire.3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU25480Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight
by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by
pulling it off. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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83. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.4. Remove the defective bulb by pulling it out.
WARNING
EWB02220A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and imme-
diately after it is turned off. Wait for the bulb to
cool before touching or removing it. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb touch-es something flammable.
5. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb hold-
er by pushing it in.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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NOTICEECB00650Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely affect-
ed. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb using a clothmoistened with alcohol or thinner.
6. Install the bulb holder by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb holder cover and the cover at
the rear of the headlight.NOTICEECB00670Make sure the headlight bulb holder cover is
securely fitted over the bulb holder and seatedproperly.
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25551Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer makethis adjustment.To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
EBU25620Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the tail/brake light assembly by re-
moving the nuts together with the washers.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
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10
Minimum:
Front:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishboneSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-31
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-46BBattery .......................................................................... 8-50
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-41
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-12
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-48
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-47
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ..................... 8-39
Brake pedal and brake lever free play (rear) and
brake pedal position, adjusting and checking ............ 8-42
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-13
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-48
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-48
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-36
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-21
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-21
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-27
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
DDifferential gear lock indicator light ................................ 4-3
Differential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-25
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-39
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 8-49EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-36
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-6FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-22
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-15, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-16
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-14
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-52HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-5
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-56
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-54
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-3
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