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To set the clock1. Set the display to the clock.
2. Push the “ / ” button until the clockstarts flashing.
3. Set the hours by pushing the “H” button.
4. Set the minutes by pushing the “M” but- ton.
5. Push the “ / ” button, and then re- lease it to start the clock. Voltage display mode
This display shows the battery voltage.
“ ” appears for 1 second when the volt-
age display mode is first selected, and then
“ ” appears and the battery voltage is dis-
played.
If the battery voltage is less than 10 volts, “LO”
is displayed, and if the voltage is above 16
volts, “HI” is displayed.
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NOTICEDo not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate
properly. If this should happen, remove
the battery and recharge it.
EVU01183On-Command four-wheel-drive and differ-
ential gear lock switches1. On-Command four-wheel-drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
2. On-Command differential gear lock switch “4WD”/“LOCK”This vehicle is equipped with an On-Com-
mand four-wheel-drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
and a differential gear lock switch “4WD”/
“LOCK”. Select the appropriate drive accord-
ing to terrain and conditions.●
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied
to the rear wheels only.
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“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear and front wheels.
●
“LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differen-
tial gear locked): Power is supplied to the
rear and front wheels with the differential
gear locked. Unlike the “4WD” mode, all
wheels turn at the same speed regardless
of traction.
EVU01280Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.1. Horn switch “ ”
1
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EVU00300Fuel tank cap1. Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.Doors
To open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward until
it is securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.
1. Latch
2. Door
1
2
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EVU00330Seats
To remove a seat, pull its seat lock lever up-
ward, lift the front of the seat, and then slide
the seat forward and up.1. Driver seat2. Passenger seat
3. Seat lock lever ( × 2)
To install a seat, insert the projections on the
rear of the seat into the seat holders and push
down on the seat at the front. Make sure the
seats are securely latched. WARNING! A
loose seat could cause the operator to
lose control, or cause the operator or pas-
senger to fall.
1
3
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EVU00340Seat belts
This vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for both the operator and the passenger.
Always wear the seat belts properly while
riding in the vehicle. See pages 7-6–7-9 for
more information.1. Seat belt (× 2)
EVU01191Glove compartmentNOTICETo protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items
directly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.a. Unlock. b. Open.
1
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To lowerWith hands and fingers clear of pinch points,
lower the cargo bed slowly to its original posi-
tion and be sure it is locked into place.
WARNING! Keep hands, body, and other
people away from pinch points when low-
ering bed. Do not hold onto the cage/frame
while closing the bed.
5B410006Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies
(YXR7FD/YXR700FAD)
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the
left and right sides to the same setting. Un-
even adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to
an accident.The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions. You can reduce preload
for a softer ride, or increase preload if frequent
bottoming occurs or when carrying loads.NOTICEFrequent or severe bottoming can cause
increased wear or damage to the vehicle.
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Spring preload1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direction a to increase the spring pre-
load and thereby harden the suspension,
and in direction b to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspen-
sion.1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
3. Special wrench
TIP●
A special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
●
The spring preload setting is determined
by measuring distance A, shown in the il-
lustration. The shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload; the longer dis-
tance A is, the higher the spring preload.
With each complete turn of the adjusting
nut, distance A is changed by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
1. Distance A
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