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3. Turn the adjusting bolt in or out until the brake
pedal height is within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Install the footboard by installing the bolts and nuts, and then tighten them to the specified
torques.
TIPTighten the footboard bolts in the order shown.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting boltTightening torque:Locknut:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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1. Footboard bolt A
2. Footboard bolt B11
2
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8Adjusting the brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0
mm (0.79 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it
as follows.
TIPThe brake lever free play and brake pedal height
must be adjusted before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.1. Loosen the locknut.
Tightening torques:
Footboard bolt A:4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Footboard bolt B: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
656
656
2
4
3
1
1. Brake pedal free play
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2. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
EBU24230Axle boots The axle boots must be checked for damage at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Check the axle boots for tears or
damage. If any damage is found, have them re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer.1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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(a)
(b)
1. Front axle boot (each side)
1. Rear axle boot (each side)
1
1
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EBU29881Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake levers, should come on just be-
fore braking takes effect.
The rear brake light switch for the brake pedal can
be adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU24903Checking and lubricating 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-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02581●Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.●Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2(b)
(a)
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable lu-bricant
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not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
EBU28711Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers The operation of the front and rear brake levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
Front brake lever
Rear brake lever
Recommended lubricants:
Front brake lever:Silicone grease
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EBU28871Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.EBU24963Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is playin a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU24972Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint The drive shaft universal joint must be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Front
Rear
EBU25022Checking the stabilizer bushes The stabilizer bushes must be checked for cracks
or damage at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bush-
es if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
1
1. Grease nipple
1
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EBU25052Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots The rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
EBU25092Lubricating the steering shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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