Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-54
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-54
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-55
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-55
Battery ...................................................... 8-55
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-59
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-61
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-63
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-63
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-64
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-66
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-67
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1 Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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3. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on the elec- trical circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU27443Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 5.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
EPS fuse: YFM550PE 40.0 A
YFM550PHE 40.0 A
YFM550PLE 40.0 A1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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83. Disconnect the headlight coupler. 4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder. NOTICE:
Do not touch the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the luminos-
ity of the bulb, and the bulb life will be ad-
versely affected. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with alcohol or
thinner.
[ECB00651]
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
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6. Connect the headlight coupler.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
NOTICE:
Make sure the headlight bulb cover is se-
curely fitted and seated properly.
[ECB01080]
8. Install the cover at the rear of the headlight.
9. 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).EBU25642Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows. 1. Remove panel H. (See page 8-10.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
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83. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise. 4. 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 panel.
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.
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1. Wheel nut
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear: 30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
Minimum:
Front:32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 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:
Disc brake Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 230 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 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
EPS warning light: YFM550PE LED
YFM550PHE LED
YFM550PLE LED
Park indicator light: LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator: LCD
Engine trouble warning light: LED
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
EPS fuse: YFM550PE 40.0 A
YFM550PHE 40.0 A
YFM550PLE 40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 5.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 AEBU30401For Europe only
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-39
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-52BBattery .......................................................................... 8-55
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-49
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-47
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-53
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-46
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-54
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ................................... 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-46
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-52
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-21
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-21
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-31
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-29
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-15 Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-46
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-22
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
Engine trouble warning light ........................................... 4-3
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-26
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-4
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............. 8-49
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-16, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-15
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-59HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-63
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-61
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-8IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
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