Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play, and the brake pedal
height ...................................................... 8-41
Axle boots ................................................. 8-46
Brake light switches .................................. 8-47
Checking and lubricating the cables......... 8-48
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 8-48
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 8-49
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 8-49
Lubricating the drive shaft universal joint ......................................................... 8-50
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................. 8-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-51
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-52
Battery....................................................... 8-52
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-55
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-57
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-59
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-60
Removing a wheel ..................................... 8-61
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-62
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-64 CLEANING AND STORAGE........................... 9-1
Cleaning...................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION....................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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Never exceed the weight limits shown. An over-
loaded ATV can be unstable.
Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad- just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to reduce
the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying cargo
and towing a trailer, include the tongue weight
in the maximum ATV load limit.
Load cargo on the carriers as close to the center
of the ATV as possible. Put cargo at the rear of
the front carrier, at the front of the rear carrier,
and center it.
Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.
Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower you
should go. Although conditions vary, it is good
practice not to exceed low range whenever you
are carrying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
Allow more braking distance. A heavier ATV
takes longer to stop.
Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
ATV loading limit (total weight of rider, car-
go, accessories, and tongue):210.0 kg (463 lb)
Front carrier: 40.0 kg (88 lb)
Rear carrier: 80.0 kg (176 lb)
Front storage compartment: 0.5 kg (1 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb)
Tr a i l e r h i t c h : Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 5880 N (600 kgf, 1322 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf)
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EBU30345Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free play, and the brake
pedal heightThe rear brake lever and brake pedal free play,
and the brake pedal height must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm
(0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.1. No brake lever free play
1. Brake lever free play
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the adjusting nut in direction (b).
NOTICE:
Make sure that distance B measures 22
mm (0.87 in) or less. If distance B reaches
22 mm (0.87 in), adjust the brake lever free
play at the brake lever again. If distance A
exceeds 12.7 mm (0.50 in), have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
[ECB01153]
7. Tighten the brake cable adjuster locknut.
8. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
9. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
Adjusting the brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
75.0–85.0 mm (2.95–3.35 in) above the footboard
bracket. If the brake pedal height is incorrect, ad-
just it as follows. 1. Remove the footboard by removing the bolts
and nuts.
1. Distance between brake pedal and footboard bracket1
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82. Loosen the locknut. 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 speci-
fied torques.
1. Footboard
2. Bolt and nut
3. Bolt22
31
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting boltTightening torque:Locknut:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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TIPThe brake lever free play and brake pedal height
must be adjusted before adjusting the brake pedal
free play. 1. Loosen the locknut.2. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the brake pedal free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
EBU24231Axle bootsThe 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 replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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(a)
(b)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:1993 mm (78.5 in)
Overall width: 1093 mm (43.0 in)
Overall height:
1120 mm (44.1 in)
Seat height: 840 mm (33.1 in)
Wheelbase: 1233 mm (48.5 in)
Ground clearance:
245 mm (9.6 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3000 mm (118 in)Weight:Curb weight:
276.0 kg (607 lb) (YFM45GDXG)
282.0 kg (620 lb) (YFM45GPHG, YFM45GPXG)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):78.3 dB(A) (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR,
YFM45GPHG, YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A) (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR, YFM45GPHG,
YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR) Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
0.6 m/s² (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
1.0 m/s² (YFM45GPHG, YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement:
0.3 m/s² (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR, YFM45GPHG,
YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008):
2.9 m/s² (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (YFM45GPHG,
YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.5 m/s² (YFM45GDXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
0.6 m/s² (YFM45GPHG, YFM45GPXG_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 421 cm³
Bore × stroke:
84.5 × 75.0 mm (3.33 × 2.95 in)
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
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Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-7
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function display .................................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch ................. 4-10
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ......................... 4-9
Override switch .............................................................. 4-8
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever, pedal free play and pedal height ............................................................... 8-41
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 8-51
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-19
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-33
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-14
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 8-51
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-18
Start switch .................................................................... 4-7
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-20TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-60
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-12, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-64VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-37
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-35
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 8-34
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 8-49
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-62
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-61
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