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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION..............................1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS............................2-1DESCRIPTION ..............................................3-1 Left view.....................................................3-1Right view...................................................3-1
Controls and instruments...........................3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS..................................................4-1 Main switch...............................................4-1
Handlebar switches ................................... 4-2
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-3
Speed limiters............................................. 4-3
Front brake lever ........................................ 4-6
Rear brake lever ....................................... 4-6
Parking brake ............................................ 4-7
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-8 Fuel ........................................................... 4-8
Fuel cock .............................................. 4-10
Choke ..................................................... 4-11
Seat ........................................................ 4-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.........................5-1 Pre-operation check list............................5-1
Fuel ........................................................... 5-3
Engine oil .................................................. 5-3
Final transmission 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 ..................................... 5-7
Instruments and switches ......................... 5-7
OPERATION................................................6-1 Starting a cold engine ............................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine ............................. 6-3
Engine break-in ........................................ 6-4
Parking ..................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading .......................... 6-6
Vehicle speed limiter ................................. 4-4
Engine speed limiter plate.......................... 4-5 Kick starter
............................................. 4-12
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Make sure that operation is smooth, and check cable free play.Lubricate cable and lever housing if necessary.
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-27
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. 5-4, 5-5, 5-6
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary. 8-27
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments and switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
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Throttle lever 5-4, 8-21
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ROUTINE
METIT
Fuel
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary . 4-8, 5-3Check A TV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary .5-3, 8-11
Final transmission oil
5-3, 8-14
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.
Front brake
Check operation, and correct if necessary.Lubricate cable if necessary .Check lever free play , and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-22, 8-23
Engine oil
Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
Rear brake 5-3, 8-25, 8-26
Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified
level if necessary.
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plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall
with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
7. 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.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it.
9. 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 infor-
mation on storing the battery, see page 8-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing theATV.
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Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: AT18 x 9-8
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M940Loading:Maximum loading limit: 70.0 kg (154 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:25 kPa (3.6 psi) (0.25 kgf/cm
2)
Rear: 25 kPa (3.6 psi) (0.25 kgf/cm2)
Minimum: Front:22 kPa (3.2 psi) (0.22 kgf/cm2)
Rear: 22 kPa (3.2 psi) (0.22 kgf/cm2)
Front wheel:
Wheel type: Panel wheel
Rim size: 8 x 5.5AT
Rear wheel:Wheel type: Panel wheel
Rim size: 8 x 7ATFront brake:Type:Drum brake
Operation: Right hand operationRear brake:Type:Single disc brake
Operation: Left hand operation
Recommended fluid: DOT4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
111 mm (4.4 in)