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Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-54
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-54
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-54
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-55
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-55
Battery ...................................................... 8-55
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-59
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-61
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-62
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-63
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-64
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-66
CLEANING 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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8 4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU27443Replacing 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 cover.3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
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84. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder. NOTICE:
Do not touch the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the luminos-
ity of the bulb, and the bulb life will be ad-
versely affected. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with alcohol or
thinner.
[ECB00651]
6. Connect the headlight coupler.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover. NOTICE:
Make sure the headlight bulb cover is se-
curely fitted and seated properly.
[ECB01080]
8. Install the cover at the rear of the headlight.
9. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25551Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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8 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).
EBU25642Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove panel I. (See page 8-10.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Tail/brake light bulb
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10
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35/35 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
EPS warning light:
YFM550FAPA LED
YFM5FGPA LED
YFM5FGPHA LED
YFM5FGPSEA LED
Park indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator:
LCD
High-range indicator light:
LEDLow-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
EPS fuse:
YFM550FAPA 40.0 A
YFM5FGPA 40.0 A
YFM5FGPHA 40.0 A
YFM5FGPSEA 40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
5.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
15.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-38
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-52BBattery .......................................................................... 8-55
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-49
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-47
Brake hose protectors, checking the rear .................... 8-47
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-53
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-46
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-54
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ................................... 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-45
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-52
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-21
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-21
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-33
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-30Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-45
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-24
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
Engine trouble warning light ........................................... 4-3
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-28
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-4
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............. 8-49
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-16, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-15
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-59HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-62
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-61
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-8IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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