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Before adjusting the brake pedal and brake lever
free play, check the rear brake shoes for wear.Checking and adjusting the brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
72.0–82.0 mm (2.83 –3.23 in) above the footboard
bracket.
Check and adjust the brake pedal height as fol-
lows. 1. Remove the footboard by removing the bolts and nuts. 2. Check the brake pedal height.
If the brake pedal height is correct, skip steps
3– 5.
3. Loosen the locknut.1. Distance between brake pedal and footboard bracket
1
1. Footboard
2. Bolt and nut
3. Bolt22
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84. Turn the adjusting bolt in or out until the brake
pedal height is within the specified limits.
5. Tighten the locknut.
6. Install the footboard by installing the bolts and nuts, and then tighten the bolts to the speci-
fied torques. Adjusting the brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0
–
30.0 mm (0.79 –1.18 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting boltTightening torque: Locknut:7 Nm (0.7 m ·kgf, 5.1 ft ·lbf)
1
2
1. Footboard bolt A
2. Footboard bolt BTightening torques:
Footboard bolt A:3.0 Nm (0.30 m ·kgf, 2.2 ft· lbf)
Footboard bolt B: 7 Nm (0.7 m ·kgf, 5.1 ft· lbf)11
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81. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever and fully
turn in the brake lever free play adjusting bolt.
2. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut on the brake cable at the rear wheel hub so that
gap “A ” measures 0 –1 mm (0– 0.04 in). 3. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting bolt at
the brake lever in direction (a) to increase the
free play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
1. Brake lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
2. Gap “A”
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4. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
5. Check gap
“A ” again and, if necessary, adjust
it.
TIPWhen adjusting the rear brake lever free play:
Be sure not to step on the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake pedal does not move.
EBU24230Axle boots The axle boots must be checked for damage at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Check the axle boots for tears or
damage. If any damage is found, have them re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer.EBU29881Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake levers, should come on just be-
fore braking takes effect.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
1. Axle boot (each side)
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83. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, oth-
erwise the transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly clean
off any dirt and fingerprints on the head-
light bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol 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
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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EBU25860
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU25881Cleaning Frequent, thorough cleaning of your ATV will not
only enhance its appearance but will improve its
general performance and extend the useful life of
many components.1. Before cleaning the ATV: a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe toprevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not apply de-
greaser to the wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose. Use only enough pressure to do the job.
WARNING! Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of
an accident. Test the brakes after washing.
Apply the brakes several times at slow
speeds to let friction dry out the linings.
[EWB02311]
NOTICE: Excessive water pressure
may cause water seepage and deteriora- tion of wheel bearings, brakes, transmis-
sion seals and electrical devices. Many
expensive repair bills have resulted from
improper high-pressure detergent applica-
tions such as those available in coin-oper-
ated car washers.
[ECB00711]
4. Once most of the dirt has been hosed off,
wash all surfaces with warm water and mild,
detergent-type soap. An old toothbrush or bot-
tle brush is handy for hard-to-reach places.
5. Rinse the ATV off immediately with clean wa- ter and dry all surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel or soft absorbing cloth.
6. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
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EBU25933Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover. NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
[ECB00721]
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “ Cleaning”
section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF ”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen- ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing. 5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
Specified amount:
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