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EBU17815Indicator lights and warning light EBU17870Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU28331Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.Furthermore, this indicator light flashes:
when the override switch is being pushed,when the engine is being raced for 10 seconds
or more.TIPIf the indicator light flashes under any other circum-
stances or the speedometer does not show the
speed while riding, have a Yamaha dealer check
the speed sensor circuit.EBU26932Oil temperature warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the engine over-
heats. When this occurs, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so, and allow it to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”, with the engine
stop switch set to“”, and then pushing the start
switch.
If the warning light does not come on while the start
switch is being pushed, or if the warning light re-
mains on after the start switch is released, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
If the warning light stays on when the engine is
cool, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. Oil temperature warning light“”
4. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light“”
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NOTICEECB00010The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.EBU29611On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator
light“” and On-Command differential gear
lock indicator light“”
The On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator
light“” comes on when the On-Command four-
wheel-drive switch is set to the “4WD” position.
The On-Command differential gear lock indicator
light“” and the On-Command four-wheel-drive
indicator light“” come on when the On-Com-
mand differential gear lock switch is set to the
“LOCK” position.
TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving.EBU18022Speedometer This speedometer is equipped with an odometer
and a tripmeter. The tripmeter can be reset to zero
with the reset knob. Use the tripmeter to estimate
how far you can ride on a tank of fuel before going
to reserve. This information will enable you to plan
fuel stops in the future.
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EBU18061Handlebar switches EBU18080Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this switch
to stop the engine in an emergency situation. The
engine will not start or run when this switch is set
to“”.
1. Reset knob
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer
4. Tripmeter
1. Light switch“/ /OFF”
2. Start switch“”
3. Engine stop switch“/”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
5. Horn switch“”
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EBU18101Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU18161Light switch“//OFF”
Set this switch to“” to turn on the low beams,
the taillight and the meter lighting. Set the switch
to“” to turn on the high beams, the taillight and
the meter lighting. Set the switch to “OFF” to turn
off all the lights.NOTICEECB00041Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate properly.
If this should happen, remove the battery and
recharge it. See page 8-41 for battery charging
information.EBU18170Horn switch“”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU28510Override switch “OVERRIDE”
Top speed is normally limited when operating in
differential gear lock. If conditions require more en-
gine power when riding forward, push and hold this
switch to override the differential gear lock speed
limiting function. (See page 4-7.) Releasing the
switch restores the speed limiting function.
While the override switch is pushed, the reverse in-
dicator light “REVERSE” will flash.1. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
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To release the differential gear lock, stop the ATV
and push the switch to the “4WD” position.
TIPIf the differential gear lock is not engaging prop-
erly, turn the handlebar back and forth to help it
engage.Riding before the differential gear lock is proper-
ly engaged will cause the vehicle speed to be
limited until engagement is complete.When the ATV is in four-wheel-drive differential
gear lock, the maximum traveling speed is limit-
ed to 31 km/h (19 mi/h). However, if conditions
require full engine power to be available, pushand hold the override switch to disable the differ-
ential gear lock speed limiter. (See page 4-5 for
a detailed explanation of this switch.)
EBU18282Throttle lever Once the engine is running, pushing the throttle le-
ver will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the ATV by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the ATV will decelerate, and the engine will
return to an idle any time the throttle lever is re-
leased.
1. On-Command differential gear lock switch “4WD”/“LOCK”
1. Throttle lever
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sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
EBU18323Speed limiter Your ATV is equipped with an adjustable speed
limiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle from
fully opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-
crease the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b). Do not turn
the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm
(0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be dam-
aged. Always make sure the throttle lever free
play is adjusted to 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in).
(See page 8-27.) WARNING! Improper ad-
justment of the speed limiter and throttle
could cause throttle cable damage or im-
proper throttle operation. You could lose
control, resulting in an accident.
[EWB00241]
3. Tighten the locknut.EBU18391Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handle-
bar. To apply the front brake, pull the brake lever
toward the handlebar grip.1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
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EBU18460Parking brake Use the parking brake before starting the engine or
parking the ATV, especially on a slope. Apply the
rear brake lever and push down the lock plate to
apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear brake
lever to release the parking brake.
WARNING
EWB00220Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.
Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakes
prematurely.EBU18581Drive 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.
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EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
EBU18754Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.
WARNING
EWB02521Gasoline 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. 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
1. Drive select lever
1. Fuel tank cap
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