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3. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque.NOTICEAlways tighten the locknut against the ad-
justing nut, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
Rebound damping force
Turn the rebound damping force adjusting
screw in direction a to increase the rebound
damping force and thereby harden the damp-
ing, and in direction b to decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soften the
damping.1. Rebound damping force adjusting screw
2. Position indicator mark 3. Match mark
Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 62 mm (2.44 in)
Standard: Distance A = 67 mm (2.64 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 77 mm (3.03 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut: 12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.04 ft·lbf)
123 b
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TIP●
A special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
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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
3. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque.NOTICEAlways tighten the locknut against the ad-
justing nut, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft): Distance A = 63.5 mm (2.50 in)
Standard: Distance A = 63.5 mm (2.50 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 78.5 mm (3.09 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut: 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.EVU01230Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.EVU00470Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle
to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service
Manual for correct tightening torque.Instruments, lights and switches
Check that all instruments, lights and switches
are working properly. Correct if necessary.
Control cables
When riding in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
you begin riding.
WARNING! Control cables
can freeze in cold weather and you could
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EVU00660Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s
manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it un-
derneath the driver seat as shown. Put the
owner’s tool kit and tire pressure gauge in the
space beside the battery.1. Owner’s manual1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
The service information included in this man-
ual is intended to provide you, the owner, with
the necessary information for completing your
own preventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a torque
wrench is also necessary to properly tighten
nuts and bolts.
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If you do not have a torque wrench available
during a service operation requiring one, take
your vehicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the
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7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oilfilter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer.1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench8. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.1. O-ring9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
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2
Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Torque wrench
10. Lower the cargo bed.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque. 12. Refill with the specified amount of recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the
dipstick completely into the oil filler hole.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down.
Tightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt: 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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2
Recommended engine oil: See pages 10-1–10-2.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
4. Install the oil filler bolt and its new O-ring,
and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque. Changing the final gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear case guard by re- moving the bolts and the collars.
1. Final gear case guard 2. Bolt and collar ( × 7)
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
2
1
2
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