Page 53 of 140
6-4
6
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.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse and vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.TIPWhen in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
come on. If the indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
4. Check behind for people or obstacles, andthen release the brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing.EBU20683Engine break-inTIPFor ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour
meter, follow the figures given in km (mi) or the
figures given in hours.1. Drive select lever
2. F (Forward)
3. N (Neutral)
4. R (Reverse)
1
F2
N3R4
UB1463E0.book Page 4 Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:12 PM
Page 88 of 140
8-9
8
EBU23214Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the
spark plug should be removed and checked in ac-
cordance with the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug1. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.
To check the spark plug 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
UB1463E0.book Page 9 Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:12 PM
Page 100 of 140

8-21
8case. Never operate the engine with the air
filter element removed. This will allow un-
filtered air to enter the engine, causing
rapid engine wear and possible engine
damage. Additionally, operation without
the air filter element will affect carburetor
jetting with subsequent poor performance
and possible engine overheating.
[ECB00462]
12. Install the seat.TIPThe air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the ATV is operated in extremely
dusty areas. Each time the air filter element main-
tenance is performed, check the air inlet of the air
filter case for obstructions. Check the air filter
case rubber joint to the carburetor fittings and the
rubber joint manifold fittings for an air-tight seal.
Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility
of unfiltered air entering the engine. EBU27083Cleaning the spark arresterBe sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe bolts. 2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
1. Tailpipe bolt
2. Tailpipe
UB1463E0.book Page 21 Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:12 PM
Page 137 of 140

12-1
12
INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-18BBattery ......................................................................... 8-37
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-29
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-27
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-29
Brake lever, front ........................................................... 4-5
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-34
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................ 8-26
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-36
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-26
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-35
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-23
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-14
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-14
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive select lever ........................................................... 4-7
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-26EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-23
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-3
FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-15
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-40HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-3
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-43
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-42
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch ................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
UB1463E0.book Page 1 Thursday, August 4, 2016 2:12 PM