8-45
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
EBU24882
Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
NOTICE
ECB00561
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
NOTICE:
To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
[ECB00571]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
NOTICE:
Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
[ECB00581]
EBU24901
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec- Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
120 Nm (12 m·kgf, 87 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
1. O-ring
1 1
8-47
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
EBU24963
Checking the wheel hub bearings
The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU25004
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points
The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-brication chart.
TIP
For parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
1
INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-18
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-46
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-37
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-36
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-4
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-38
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-41
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-35
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-46
Brake pedal height, checking ....................................... 8-38
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-34
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-45
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-23
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-41
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
,
8-13
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-45
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-43
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-32
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ................................................................................ 4-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing ratio ....................... 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-49
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
K
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
