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Adjusting the brake pedal and
rear brake lever free play and
checking the brake pedal height ............ 8-32
Axle boots ................................................ 8-36
Brake light switches ................................. 8-37
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-37
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-38
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ...................................... 8-39
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-39
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ......................................................... 8-40
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-40
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-40
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-41
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-44
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-45
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-47
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-47
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-47
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-50CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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3
EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Fuel cock
2. Throttle stop screw
3. Fuses
4. Battery
5. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Oil filter cartridge
8. V-belt cooling duct check hose
1
26
7
8
5
3,4
1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Spark plug
5. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
6. Rear brake light switch
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
1
2
87
6
3
4
5
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8
EBU25326Replacing a fuse The main fuse and the fuse box are located under
the seat. (See page 4-17.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Fuse box
1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse (for optional auxiliary DC jack)
4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Spare fuse
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82. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU25481Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight
by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by
pulling it off. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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10
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-21
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-36BBattery .......................................................................... 8-41
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-31
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-30
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-32
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-10
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-38
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-37
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ...................... 8-29
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-11
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-39
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-29
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-37
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-26
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-19
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-19
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-18
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-12
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-29
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-40
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-26
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-12
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-16
Four-wheel-drive indicator light ...................................... 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-13, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-15
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-13
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-44HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-47
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-45
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-5IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
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