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go slowly. 
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse and vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.
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When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
come on. If the indicator light does not come on, 
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
4. Check behind for people or obstacles, and
then release the parking brake.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue
to watch to the rear while backing.
TIP
 
If the drive select lever is shifted into reverse while
the engine is running, the engine will stop unless 
the rear brake lever or parking brake is applied. 
EBU20682 
Engine break-in 
TIP
 
 
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hourmeter, follow the figures given in km (mi) or the
figures given in hours. 
 
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or 
hour meter, follow the figures given in hours.
There is never a more important period in the life of
your engine than the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20
hours of riding. For this reason, you should read
the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-
cessive load on it for the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20
hours. The various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might result in en-
gine overheating must be avoided. 
0–160 km (0–100 mi) or 0–10 hours  
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Vary
the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position. 
160–320 km (100–200 mi) or 10–20 hours  
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time. 
     
        
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EBU21743 
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 
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For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals. 
 
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed. 
 
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, 
data and technical skills. 
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE 
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes 
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km 
(mi)320 
(200)1300 
(800)2500 
(1600)2500 
(1600)5000 
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201 
* 
Fuel line
 
 
Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and 
replace if necessary. 
√√√  
2 Spark plug 
 
Check condition and clean, regap, or replace if 
necessary. 
√√√√√  
3 
* 
Valves
 
 
Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary. 
√ √√√  
4 
* 
Carburetor
 
 
Check starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary. 
 
Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary. 
√√√√  
5 
* 
Crankcase breather 
system
 
 
Check breather hose for cracks or other damage, 
and replace if necessary. 
√√√ 
     
        
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EBU21865 
General maintenance and lubrication chart 
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For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals. 
 
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed. 
 
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, 
data and technical skills. 
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE 
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes 
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km 
(mi)320 
(200)1300 
(800)2500 
(1600)2500 
(1600)5000 
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201Engine and V-belt 
case air filter ele-
ment 
 
 
Clean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or 
dusty areas)  
2 
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Front brake 
 
Check operation and correct if necessary. 
 
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary. 
√√√√√ 
 
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit 
3 
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Rear brake 
 
Check operation and correct if necessary. 
 
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary. 
√√√√√ 
 
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit 
4 
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Wheels 
 
Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary. 
√ √√√