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reverse, make sure there are no people or ob-
stacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed,
go slowly.
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal. The drive select lever
cannot be shifted into or from reverse or park
without applying the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse to park and vice versa by moving the drive select
lever along the shift guide.
TIP●When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should come on. If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.●Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the en-
gine, the indicator light may not come on until the
ATV starts moving.1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
6. P (Park)
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23 Final gear oil Change.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
24 Cooling system Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
25 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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26 *Drive select lever
safety system cable Check operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary. √√√
27 *Throttle lever Check operation.
Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
28 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
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29 *Lights and switches Check operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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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
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2(b)
(a)
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable lu-bricant
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87. 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.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).
EBU25622Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows. 1. Remove the tail/brake light assembly by re- moving the nuts together with the washers.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
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2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.
1. Tail/brake light assembly
2. Nut
1. Tail/brake light assembly
2. Tail/brake light bulb holder
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84. Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder, push it
in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
5. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the tail/brake light assembly by install- ing the washers and the nuts.
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.
EBU25701Installing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Install the wheel and the nuts.TIP●The arrow mark on the tire must point toward
the rotating direction of the wheel.
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
2. Tail/brake light bulb
1. Wheel nut
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Rear: 25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Minimum:
Front:22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Krypton bulb
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Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light: LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Park indicator light: LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator: LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
EPS warning light:
YFM450PE 12 V, 1.7 W
YFM450PHE 12 V, 1.7 WFuses:Main fuse:30.0 A EPS fuse:
YFM450PE 40.0 A
YFM450PHE 40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse: YFM450DE 10.0 A
YFM450PE 5.0 A
YFM450PHE 5.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
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