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EBU18962Front carrier Do not exceed the load limit of 40.0 kg (88 lb) for
the front carrier.Do not exceed the maximum load of 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.EBU18972Rear carrier Do not exceed the load limit of 80.0 kg (176 lb)
for the rear carrier.Do not exceed the maximum load of 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.
EBU18992Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
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 ac-
cident.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
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NOTICEECB01090Never turn the adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Special wrenchSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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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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