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83. Install the battery holding plate by installing
the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts.
5. Install the panel.
NOTICEECB00940Always keep the battery charged. Storing a dis-
charged battery can cause permanent batterydamage.
EBU27750Replacing a fuse
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
12
1. Fuse box
2. Main/EPS spare fuse
3. Main fuse
4. EPS fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
6. Fuel injection system fuse
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8
EBU27691Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the ATV.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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9 e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-54.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing theATV.U43P60E0.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:33 PM
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10
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:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-22
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-37
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-51BBattery .......................................................................... 8-54
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-47
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-46
Brake hose protectors, checking the rear .................... 8-45
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-52
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-44
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-53
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ................................... 8-49
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-52
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-21
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-21
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-31
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2DDifferential gear lock indicator light ................................ 4-4
Differential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-29Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-44
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-22
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
Engine trouble warning light ........................................... 4-3
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-26
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-3
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............. 8-48
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-16, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-15
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-62
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-59
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-4
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-8IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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