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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 
EBU21672 
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of
the vehicle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lubri-
cation are explained on the following pages.
WARNING
 
EWB01841  
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or per-
forming maintenance activities incorrectly may
increase your risk of injury or death during ser-
vice or while using the vehicle. If you are not fa-
miliar with vehicle service, have a Yamaha 
dealer perform the service.
WARNING
 
EWB02561  
Turn off the engine when performing mainte-
nance unless otherwise specified. 
 
A running engine has moving parts that can
catch on body parts or clothing and electri-
cal parts that can cause shocks or fires. 
 
Running the engine while servicing can lead
to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning - possibly leading to death. See
page 2-1 for more information about carbon 
monoxide.WARNING
 
EWB02690  
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings can
become very hot during use. To avoid possible
burns, let brake components cool before 
touching them. 
The intervals given in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart should be considered as a
general guide under normal riding conditions.
However, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND
INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORTENED. 
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Owner’s manual and tool kit  
Be sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and to always carry it as well as the owner’s 
     
        
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4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position. 
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Valve clearance  
The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart. 
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Brakes  
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
 
EWB02571  
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability 
and an accident. 
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Checking the front and rear brake 
shoes  
The front and rear brake shoes must be checked
for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. Each brake is
provided with a wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the brake shoe
wear, check the position of the wear indicator while
applying the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit
line or mark, have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake shoes as a set. 
1. Rubber cover
2.  Throttle cable free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4.  Throttle cable free play
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NOTICE
 
ECB00550  
If measurement “A” of the drive chain adjust-
ing bolt is less than 27 mm (1.06 in), have a 
Yamaha dealer replace the drive chain. 
6. Tighten the hub stopper bolt, and then its lock-
nut. 
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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] 
  Tightening torques:
Chain adjusting bolt locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (upper):
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf) 
1. Measurement A
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