5-2
5
Front brake
Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to
specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-27, 8-29, 8-30
Rear brake
Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cables if necessary.
Check lever and pedal free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-27, 8-30
Throttle lever
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-4, 8-26
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-36
Wheels and tires
Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. 5-4
Brake pedal
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary. 8-37
Brake levers
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points if
necessary. 8-37
Axle boots Check for cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. 8-35
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
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7The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm (14 in) in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your path
carefully. Enter where there is no sharp drop off,
and avoid rocks or other obstacles which may be
slippery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and care-
fully.
Test your brakes after leaving the water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction dry out
the linings. Do not continue to ride your ATV with-
out verifying that you have regained proper braking ability.
WARNING! Wet brakes may have re-
duced stopping ability, which could cause loss
of control.
[EWB02621]
After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the
trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case, the V-belt cooling duct
check hose and the storage compartment check
hose. Also, remove the V-belt case drain plug to
drain any water that may have accumulated.
NOTICE: Undrained water can cause damage
or improper operation.
[ECB00841]
Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat-
ed in salt water or muddy conditions.
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