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EVU00050
1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ............................................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-15
Switches ............................................. 4-27
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-31
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-33
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-33
Drive select lever ................................ 4-35
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-35
Doors .................................................. 4-37
Seats .................................................. 4-39
Seat belts ........................................... 4-41
Glove compartment ............................ 4-41
Cup holders ........................................ 4-43
Cargo bed........................................... 4-45
1234
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment (YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/
YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY) ............. 4-49
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY) ............ 4-53
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY) ............ 4-67
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-79
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-79
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-23
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Lights ................................................. 5-27
Switches............................................. 5-29
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3-1
EVU00080
1 -DESCRIPTION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter element
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Tail/brake lights
10. Rear shock absorber assembly
11. Cargo bed release levers
12. Spark plug
13. Door
CBA 089
14. Spark arrester
15. Passenger seat belt
16. Passenger seat
17. Passenger handhold
18. Engine oil dipstick
19. Battery
20. Fuses
21. Coolant reservoir
22. Radiator cap
23. Oil filter cartridge
24. Fuel tank cap
H G F EIJKL
AC M N D
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4-49
5B410006
Front and rear shock absorber adjustment
(YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY/
YXR700FAY)
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the op-
erating conditions. You can reduce preload for a
softer ride, or increase preload if frequent bottom-
ing occurs or when carrying loads.
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right sides to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident.NOTICEFrequent or severe bottoming can cause in-
creased wear or damage to the vehicle.The rear wheels need to be removed to adjust the
rear shock absorber assemblies. (See pages
8-111–8-117 for wheel removal and installation
procedures.)
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4-53
5UG1B001
Adjusting the front shock absorber assem-
blies (YXR70FSEPY)
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the front shock ab-
sorber assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
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4-55 1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Special wrench
1. Contre-écrou 2. Bague de réglage de la précontrainte du ressort
3. Clé spéciale
1. Contratuerca 2. Aro de ajuste de la precarga del muelle
3. Llave especial
1
2
a
b3
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting ring in direction a to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby hard-
en the suspension, and in direction b to
decrease the spring preload and thereby soft-
en the suspension.
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4-65
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING
Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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4-67
5UG1B002
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies
(YXR70FSEPY)
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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4-77
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING
Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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