
4-2
4
EBU17814Indicator lights and warning light EBU17850Reverse indicator light “REVERSE” 
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.EBU17870Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL” 
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.
EBU26931Oil temperature warning light“” 
This warning light comes on when the engine over-
heats. When this occurs, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so, and allow it to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”, with the engine
stop switch set to“”, and then pushing the start
switch.
If the warning light does not come on while the start
switch is being pushed, then go off after the start
switch is released, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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 to
the engine.
1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light“”
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6-2
6 Position (3):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
above 25 °C (80 °F).
Ambient temp./starter (choke) position
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
NOTICE: For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is cold!
[ECB00162]
TIPIf the engine fails to start, release the start
switch, then push it again. Pause a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each cranking should
be as short as possible to preserve battery ener-
gy. Do not crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on each attempt.If the battery is discharged, pull the recoil starter
to start the engine.7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position (1), the starter (choke) should be
returned to position (2) to warm up the engine.
If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position (2), keep the starter (choke) in this
position to warm up the engine.
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly, then return the starter (choke) to
position (3) before riding.TIPThe engine is warm when it responds normally to
the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
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10
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
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:
YTX14AHVoltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
YFM350FAZ 14 V, 3.0 W × 1
YFM35FGZ 14 V, 3.0 W × 1 (EUR)
YFM35FGZ 14 V, 3.4 W × 1 (GBR)
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
On-command four-wheel-drive indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
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KKey identification number  ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations  ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch  .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch  .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart  ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system  ................. 8-3
Model label  ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light  ..................................................... 4-2OOil temperature warning light  ......................................... 4-2
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch  ........................... 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit  ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing  ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake  ................................................................. 4-8
Parking on a slope  ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations  ................................................................. 3-1RRecoil starter  .................................................................. 4-9
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV  ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information  .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-14
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front  .......... 4-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear  .............. 4-17Spark arrester, cleaning  ............................................... 8-23
Spark plug, checking  ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter  .................................................................. 4-6
Speedometer .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke)  ............................................................. 4-13
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-4
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-37
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment ................................................... 4-15
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing  ..................................... 8-44
Throttle cable free play, adjusting  ................................ 8-27
Throttle lever  ........................................................... 4-5, 5-4
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-46
Troubleshooting chart  .................................................. 8-47VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-27
V-belt case drain plug  .................................................. 8-25
V-belt cooling duct check hose  .................................... 8-24
Vehicle identification number  ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking  ..................................... 8-37
Wheel, installing  ........................................................... 8-44
Wheel, removing  .......................................................... 8-44
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