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2P512001Drive select lever box check hose
The drive select lever box check hose is locat-
ed under the console. (See page 8-9 for con-
sole removal and installation procedures.) If
dust or water collects in the drive select lever
box check hose, remove the hose and clean
it.1. Drive select lever box check hose
5B410017V-belt cooling duct check hose
The V-belt cooling duct check hose is located
under the cargo bed. If dust or water collects
in the V-belt cooling duct check hose, remove
the hose and clean it.1. V-belt cooling duct check hose
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EVU00780V-belt case drain plug
The V-belt case drain plug is located under
the driver seat. (See page 4-18 for seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
After riding in water deep enough to allow wa-
ter to enter the V-belt case, remove the drain
plug to drain any water from the case.
If water drains from the V-belt case after re-
moving the drain plug, have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the vehicle, as the water may affect
other engine parts.1. V-belt case drain plug
5B410018Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the en-
gine is stopped and the exhaust system is
cool before cleaning the spark arrester. Do
not start the engine while cleaning the ex-
haust system.1. Remove the tailpipe bolts.1. Tailpipe bolt (× 3)
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2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out ofthe muffler, and then remove the gasket.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a
wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its from the spark arrester portion of the
tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing.1. Tailpipe 2. Spark arrester 3. Gasket4. Install the gasket, and then insert thetailpipe into the muffler and align the bolt
holes.
5. Install the bolts and tighten them to the specified torque. Valve clearance
The correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
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1 2
Tightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service should
be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.5B410019Checking the front and rear brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indica-
tor grooves have almost disappeared, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set. The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-44–8-46 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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5B410020Checking the parking brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with two wear in-
dicator grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to a wear indicator groove, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
EVU00850Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under the
hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for hood opening
and closing procedures.)
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the minimum level mark. Check the
brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir
level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary.1. Minimum level mark
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Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance.
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Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake fluid; oth-
erwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage.
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Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
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Be careful that water does not enter
the brake fluid reservoir when refilling.
Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EVU00860Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.●
Replace the oil seals every two years.
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Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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EVU01220Checking the brake pedal
Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at
the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. There should be
no free play in the brake pedal. The brakes
should operate smoothly and there should be
no brake drag. If the brakes feel soft or
spongy, this could indicate air in the brake
system. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system if necessary.1. Brake pedala. No brake pedal free play
EVU00870Parking brake lever free play adjustment
Periodically check the parking brake lever free
play and adjust it if necessary.
1. Shift the drive select lever into low gear “L”.
2. Remove the seats. (See page 4-18 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Check the parking brake lever free play.
The maximum free play is equal to one
click of the parking brake lever. If neces-
sary, adjust the free play as follows.
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a. Parking brake lever free play
5. Release the parking brake lever.
6. Slide the rubber cover back on the park-
ing brake cable.
7. Loosen the locknut.
1. Rubber cover 2. Locknut 3. Adjusting nut8. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to
increase the free play or in direction b to
decrease the free play.
9. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover to its original position.
10. Install the console.
11. Install the seats.
a
a b
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