
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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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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8 3. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb hold-
er by pushing it in. NOTICE: Do not touch
the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep
it free from oil, otherwise the transparency
of the glass, the luminosity of the bulb, and
the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
6. Install the bulb holder by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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87. Install the bulb holder cover and the cover at
the rear of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure
the headlight bulb holder cover is securely
fitted over the bulb holder and seated
properly.
[ECB00671]
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25551Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
EBU25580Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it.EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
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10
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX14AH
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Oil temperature warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
On-command four-wheel-drive indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Differential gear lock indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W x 1
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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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