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EBU21732Owner’s manual and tool kitBe sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and always carry it on the bottom of the seat
as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit and low-pres-
sure tire gauge under the seat.
The service information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
intended to assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor repairs. However,additional tools such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experience required
for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform
it for you.
1. Owner’s manual
2. Owner’s tool kit
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TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV. 2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosionand excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick- ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
To install the spark plug1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DR8EA
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
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TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. 3. Install the spark plug cap.EBU2331CEngine oil and oil filter cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least ten minutes until the oil set-
tles for an accurate reading. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean
rag.
4. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)1. Engine oil filler cap
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer. 6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring ofthe new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench. 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the spec-
ified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of the recom- mended engine oil.1. O-ring
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
1
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear case guard by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt, and their gasket to drain
the oil from the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelTightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)1
23
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1. Final gear case guard
2. Bolt
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85. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
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7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:Final gear oil drain bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended final gear oil:See page 10-1.
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)1
23
4
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9. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, check for the cause.
10. Install the final gear case guard by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified
torque.
EBU23647Cleaning the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are rid-
ing in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhookingthe air filter case cover holders.
Tightening torque:
Final gear case guard bolt:16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)1. Air filter case check hose
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4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align
the bolt holes.
5. Install the tailpipe bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB02341Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components. EBU23921V-belt cooling duct check hoseIf dust or water collects in the V-belt cooling duct
check hose, remove the hose and clean it.
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arresterTightening torque:Tailpipe bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
1. V-belt cooling duct check hose (left front side of ATV)
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