
 
RIDING YOUR ATV  ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD 
JUDGMENT ............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW 
WATER ..................................................7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit  ......................  8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the 
emission control system   .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication 
chart   ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plug ............................  8-8
Engine oil  ..................................................  8-9
Transmission oil  ......................................  8-12
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air 
filter elements   ........................................ 8-15
Cleaning the spark arrester  .....................  8-21V-belt case drain screw  ........................... 8-23
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-24
Adjusting the engine idling speed  ............ 8-24
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-25
Valve clearance  ....................................... 8-26
Brakes ...................................................... 8-26
Checking the front and rear brake 
shoes   .....................................................8-26
Adjusting the front brake lever free 
play   ........................................................8-27
Adjusting the rear brake lever free 
play ........................................................ 8-32
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-33
Lubricating the drive chain  ....................... 8-35
Checking and lubricating the cables  ........ 8-36
Checking and lubricating the front and 
rear brake levers   ....................................8-36
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-37
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
 pivots   ....................................................8-38
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots  ......... 8-39
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-39
Battery ..................................................... 8-40
Replacing the fuse  ................................... 8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb  ...................... 8-44
Adjusting a headlight beam  ..................... 8-46
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb  ............ 8-46
Removing a wheel  ................................... 8-47
Installing a wheel  ..................................... 8-47 

 
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EBU19201 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 
EBU19224 
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
 
EWB00481  
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
Fuel
 
 
Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary. 
 
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-6, 5-3  
Engine oil 
 
Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified
level if necessary. 
 
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-9  
Transmission oil 
 
Check oil level in transmission case, and add recommended oil to
specified level if necessary. 
 
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-12  
Front brake 
 
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 
 
Lubricate cable if necessary. 
 
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-26, 8-27  
Rear brake 
 
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 
 
Lubricate cable if necessary. 
 
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-26, 8-32 

 
N 
Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1 
O 
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1 
P 
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1 
R 
Reverse indicator light.................................................... 4-1
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1 
S 
Safety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-10
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-21
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................... 4-9
Start switch..................................................................... 4-2
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-39
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm 
pivots.......................................................................... 8-38 
T 
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-46
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-25
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-3 
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5-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3 
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8-12Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-50 
V 
Valve clearance............................................................ 8-26
V-belt case drain screw ................................................ 8-23
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1 
W 
Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-37
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-47
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-47