2016 YAMAHA YFM90 battery

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EBU25754Troubleshooting chart
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
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97. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every month in
order to prevent the tires from becoming de-
graded in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more infor-
mation on storing the battery, see page 8-31.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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Loading:Maximum loading limit:82.0 kg (181 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:24.0 kPa (0.240 kgf/cm², 3.5 psi)
Rear:
24.0 kPa (0.240 kgf/cm², 3.5 psi)
Minimum: Front:
20.7 kPa (0.207 kgf/cm², 3.0 psi)
Rear: 20.7 kPa (0.207 kgf/cm², 3.0 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size: 8 x 5.5ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size: 8 x 5.5ATFront brake:Type:
Mechanical leading, trailing drum brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Rear brake:Type:Mechanical leading, trailing drum brake
Operation:
Left hand operationFront suspension:Type:Swing axle
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 126 mm (5.0 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 145 mm (5.7 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:CDI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:GTX5L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 4.0 Ah
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-15BBattery ......................................................................... 8-31
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front ..................... 8-22
Brake lever free play (rear), adjusting .......................... 8-24
Brake lever, front ........................................................... 4-4
Brake lever, rear ............................................................. 4-5
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-29
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-21
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-28
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-19
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-3
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................ 8-27
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-25
Drive select lever ........................................................... 4-6
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-19
Engine oil ..............................................................5-3, 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-2
FFront and rear brake shoes, checking ......................... 8-21
Front knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................. 8-30
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-33HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-2IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ............................................................... 4-1
Instruments and switches .............................................. 5-6KKickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1NNeutral indicator light .................................................... 4-1OOwner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-5
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