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EBU17420 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND 
SPECIFICATION LABELS  ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION  .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view .....................................................  3-1
Right view...................................................  3-1
Controls and instruments ...........................  3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch  ...............................................  4-1
Indicator lights  ...........................................  4-1
Handlebar switches  ...................................  4-2
Throttle lever  .............................................  4-3
Speed limiter  .............................................  4-3
Front brake lever  .......................................  4-4
Rear brake lever ........................................  4-4
Parking brake  ............................................  4-5
Drive select lever .......................................  4-6
Fuel tank cap .............................................  4-6
Fuel ...........................................................  4-6
Fuel cock  ...................................................  4-8
Starter (choke)  ..........................................  4-9Seat ......................................................... 4-10
Front carrier  ............................................. 4-11
Rear carrier  .............................................. 4-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel ............................................................ 5-3
Engine oil  ................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil  ......................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes  ................................ 5-3
Throttle lever  .............................................. 5-3
Drive chain  ................................................. 5-3
Tires ........................................................... 5-3
Chassis fasteners  ...................................... 5-5
Instruments, lights and switches  ................ 5-6
Battery ....................................................... 5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine  ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine  .............................. 6-2
Operating the drive select lever and 
driving in reverse   .....................................6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope  ..................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading  ............................ 6-6 
     
        
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NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen 
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not 
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are 
cold.Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of 
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or 
death.
Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK 
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra 
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid 
loss of control.
This pictogram shows the loading limits 
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading 
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger, 
human protective gear, accessories, goods, 
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or 
death. 
     
        
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to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in en-
closed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experi-
ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. 
 
Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels. 
 
Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par-
tially enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
or carports. 
 
Do not run engine outdoors where engine
exhaust can be drawn into a building
through openings such as windows and 
doors.
WARNING
 
EWB02591  
When transporting the ATV in another vehicle,
be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel cock
is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel may 
leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank. 
     
        
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EBU17680 
DESCRIPTION  
EBU17690 
Left view 
EBU17700 
Right view 
1. Front carrier
2. Starter (choke)
3. Fuel cock
4.  Throttle stop screw
5. Tail/brake light
6. Rear carrier
7. Spark arrester
8. Footboard
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1.  Owner’s tool kit
2. Battery
3.  Drive select lever
4. Spark plug
5. Headlight
6.  Engine oil filler cap
7. Fuse
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EBU17712 
Controls and instruments
TIP 
The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly 
from the figures shown in this manual. 
1.  Rear brake lever
2. Parking brake
3.  Reverse indicator light
4.  Neutral indicator light
5.  Front brake lever
6. Throttle lever
7. Main switch
8.  Fuel tank cap
9. Handlebar switches
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accident. You could also wear out the brakes 
prematurely. 
EBU18581 
Drive select lever  
The drive select lever is used to shift your ATV into
the forward, neutral and reverse positions. See the
“Operating the drive select lever and driving in re-
verse” section on page 6-3 for the drive select lever
operation. 
EBU18720 
Fuel tank cap  
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise. 
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Fuel  
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.WARNING 
EWB02521  
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely
flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and
to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, fol- 
low these instructions. 
1.  Drive select lever
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1.  Fuel tank cap
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1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be
sure that no one is sitting on the vehicle. Nev-
er refuel while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
nition such as the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling,
be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel
tank filler hole. Stop filling when the fuel reach-
es the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel
expands when it heats up, heat from the en-
gine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of
the fuel tank.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.  
NOTICE:  
 Immediately wipe off spilled
fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. 
[ECB00981] 
 
4. Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make
sure it is securely closed.
WARNING
 
EWB02531  
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or
death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your
doctor immediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline 
spills on your clothing, change your clothes. 
1.  Maximum fuel level
2.  Fuel tank filler tube 
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only with a re-
search octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal) 
     
        
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NOTICE
 
ECB00070  
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston 
rings, as well as to the exhaust system. 
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
regular unleaded gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance costs. 
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Fuel cock  
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are explained as fol-
lows and shown in the illustrations. 
OFF 
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always turn the fuel cock lever to this position
when the engine is not running. 
1.  Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
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ONFUEL
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