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1. On-Command drive indicator “”/“”/“”/“”
2. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Engine trouble warning light “”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”7. Reverse indicator light “R”
8. Neutral indicator light “N”9. High-range indicator light “H”
10. Low-range indicator light “L”
11. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Indicateur de mode de conduite “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
4. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
5. Témoin d’alerte de la direction assistée “EPS”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”7. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
8. Témoin de point mort “N”9. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
10. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”
11. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “/”
1. Indicador de la tracción On-Command “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
5. Luz de aviso de la dirección asistida electromecánica “EPS”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”8. Testigo de punto muerto “N”
9. Testigo de marcha larga “H”10. Testigo de marcha corta “L”
11. Testigo del casco/cinturón de seguridad “ / ”
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specified lev-
el, this light comes on to warn that the coolant tem-
perature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes. (See page 8-154.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “” (on). If the
warning light does not come on initially when the
key is turned to “” (on), or if the warning light re-
mains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.NOTICE
The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
After restarting, make sure that the warn-
ing light is out. Continuous use while this
warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
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1. On-Command drive indicator “”/“”/“”/“”
2. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Engine trouble warning light “”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”7. Reverse indicator light “R”
8. Neutral indicator light “N”9. High-range indicator light “H”
10. Low-range indicator light “L”
11. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Indicateur de mode de conduite “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
4. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
5. Témoin d’alerte de la direction assistée “EPS”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”7. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
8. Témoin de point mort “N”9. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
10. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”
11. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “/”
1. Indicador de la tracción On-Command “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
5. Luz de aviso de la dirección asistida electromecánica “EPS”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”8. Testigo de punto muerto “N”
9. Testigo de marcha larga “H”10. Testigo de marcha corta “L”
11. Testigo del casco/cinturón de seguridad “ / ”
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Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem
is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the
engine. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-35
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “” (on). If the
warning light does not come on initially when the
key is turned to “” (on), or if the warning light re-
mains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
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1. On-Command drive indicator “”/“”/“”/“”
2. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Engine trouble warning light “”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”7. Reverse indicator light “R”
8. Neutral indicator light “N”9. High-range indicator light “H”
10. Low-range indicator light “L”
11. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Indicateur de mode de conduite “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
4. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
5. Témoin d’alerte de la direction assistée “EPS”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”7. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
8. Témoin de point mort “N”9. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
10. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”
11. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “/”
1. Indicador de la tracción On-Command “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
5. Luz de aviso de la dirección asistida electromecánica “EPS”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”8. Testigo de punto muerto “N”
9. Testigo de marcha larga “H”10. Testigo de marcha corta “L”
11. Testigo del casco/cinturón de seguridad “ / ”
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Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
This warning light comes on if there is a problem in
the EPS. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the EPS system. If the engine stalls and the
key is in the “” (on) position, the EPS warning
light comes on to indicate that the power assis-
tance for the steering is not functioning.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “” (on). If the
warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit. If the warning
light comes on, and does not go off after starting
the engine, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.TIPIf the steering load is too heavy (i.e., excessive
steering use when the vehicle is traveling at a slow
speed), the power assist is reduced to protect the
EPS motor from overheating.
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4-41 1. Accelerator pedal
1. Pédale d’accélérateur
1. Pedal del acelerador
1
1. Brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno
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Accelerator pedal
Press the accelerator pedal down to increase en-
gine speed. Spring tension returns the pedal to the
rest position when released. Always check that the
accelerator pedal returns normally before starting
the engine.
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Brake pedal
Press the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
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4-43 1. Parking brake lever 2. Release button
1. Levier de frein de stationnement
2. Bouton de déblocage
1. Maneta del freno de estacionamiento
2. Botón de desbloqueo
2
1
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Parking brake lever
The parking brake lever is located at the right side
of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking brake lever
will help keep the vehicle from moving while
parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up com-
pletely.
To release the parking brake, pull up on the lever,
press the release button, and then push the lever
all the way down.
Spring tension helps return the lever to the re-
leased position.TIPIf the parking brake lever is pulled up when the On-
Command drive knob is in the “DIFF UNLOCK”
position, the rear differential gear automatically
locks and the On-Command drive indicator “” is
displayed in the meter. When the parking brake is
released, the rear differential gear unlocks and the
On-Command drive indicator “” displays.
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5-1
EVU01200
1 -FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always fol-
low the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-85–8-95, 8-99
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-89, 8-97
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-17
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.5-19, 8-25–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-21, 8-53–8-55
Front differential gear
oil/rear differential gear
oilCheck for leakage. 5-23, 8-41–8-51
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-25
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-25
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5-7
EVU00390
Front and rear brakes
Brake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the brake pedal.
If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer check
the brake system. (See page 8-95.)
Check the operation of the brake pedal. It should
move smoothly and there should be a firm feeling
when the brakes are applied. If not, have the vehi-
cle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See pages 8-91–8-95.)
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake operation
Check the operation of the brakes at the start of
every ride. Test the brakes at slow speed after
starting out to make sure they are working proper-
ly. If the brakes do not provide proper braking per-
formance, inspect the brake system. (See pages
8-85–8-87, 8-91–8-95.)
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