5-8
5
EBU31830Fittings and fastenersAlways 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.EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.EBU31850Control cablesWhen 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
be unable to control the vehicle.
[EWB03280]
EBU33050
TiresCheck tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage. Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could also cause the tire to dis-
lodge from the rim under severe riding
conditions.
[EWB02542]
Set tire pressures to the following specifica-
tions:
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The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealer-
ship have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your vehicle. Use only
genuine Yamaha parts on your vehicle. Imita-
tion parts may look like Yamaha parts, but
they are often inferior. Consequently, they
have a shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB03450When checking the fuel system, do not
smoke and make sure there are no open
flames or sparks in the area, including pilot
lights from water heaters or furnaces.
Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or property
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IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-45LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-10
Loading .......................................................................... 6-7
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-6
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................... 4-6NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-3OOn-Command drive knob ............................................ 4-11
On-Command drive knob, operation ............................. 6-5
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ....................................................................... 4-3
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-7
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-13
Parking brake lever free play, adjusting ....................... 8-35 Parking brake pads, checking ..................................... 8-33
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-38
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-5
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-17
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-15
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-30
Spark plug, inspecting ................................................. 8-22
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-38
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
Steering shaft, lubrication ............................................ 8-39
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-52
Tire, replacing .............................................................. 8-40
Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ................................ 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-55VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-32
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-30
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1
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