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3. If the correct free play cannot be obtained as
described above, turn the adjusting bolt fully in
direction (a), and then adjust the free play us-
ing the brake lever free play adjusting nut on
the rear wheel hub.
4. Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut on the rear wheel hub in direction (a) to increase
the free play, and in direction (b) to decrease
it. 5. Use the adjusting bolt to obtain a precise ad-
justment if necessary, and then tighten the
locknut. If the correct free play cannot be ob-
tained, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EBU24874Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before
each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
(a)
(b) 2
1
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1
(a)
(b)
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TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive chain
slack, there should be no weight on the ATV and
all tires must be touching the ground.2. Move the ATV back and forth to locate thetightest portion of the drive chain, and then
measure the drive chain slack as shown.
3. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the hub stopper bolt locknut and then the hub stopper bolt.
3. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
4. Loosen the drive chain slack adjusting bolt locknut. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b),
and then push the wheels forward. NOTICE:
Improper drive chain slack will overload
Drive chain slack:
30.0 mm (1.18 in)1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Hub stopper bolt
2. Hub stopper bolt locknut
3. Axle holding bolt (lower)
4. Axle holding bolt (upper)1 2
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the engine as well as other vital parts of
the ATV and can lead to drive chain slip-
page or breakage. To prevent this from oc-
curring, keep the drive chain slack within
the specified limits.
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5. Tighten the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
locknut and the axle holding bolts to the spec-
ified torques.
NOTICEECB00551If measurement “A” of the drive chain slack ad-
justing bolt is less than 27 mm (1.06 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the drive chain.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1
2
(a)
(b)
Tightening torques:
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (upper): 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (lower): 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)1. Measurement A
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86. Tighten the hub stopper bolt and hub stopper
bolt locknut to the specified torques.
EBU24882Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.NOTICEECB00561The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and asmall soft brush. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
[ECB00571]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
[ECB00581]
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Checking and lubric ating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
Tightening torques:
Hub stopper bolt:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Hub stopper bolt locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)1. O-ring
1
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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.
7. 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.
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
2. Headlight bulb holder
1 2
1. Headlight bulb
1
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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).
EBU25613Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.1. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder, push it in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1 (a)
(b)
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
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4. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb)
by turning it clockwise.
EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts. 3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU25692Installing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand under the frame.
3. Install the wheel and the nuts.
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1 2
1. Wheel nut
1
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EBU25860
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU25902Cleaning 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 chain, sprockets or wheel ax-
les.
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.
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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. Dry the chain and lubricate it to prevent it from rusting.
7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
8. 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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