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EBU23072TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.21 Final gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
22 Cooling system • Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
23 *Moving parts and
cables • Lubricate.
√√√√
24 *Throttle lever • Check operation.
• Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
• Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
25 *Front and rear
brake switches • Check operation and correct if necessary.
√√√√√
26 *Lights and switches • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beams. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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84. Tighten the locknut.
5. After adjusting, there should be slight play at
the brake pedal cable joint as shown. If there
is no play, repeat steps 2 to 4. 6. Install the panel.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
TIPWhen adjusting the brake pedal free play:
Be sure not to step on the brake pedal.
Make sure the rear brake lever and brake pedal
do not move.
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1. Brake pedal cable joint
2. Slight play (0.1–0.5 mm [0.004–0.02 in])
1
2
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EBU25553Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight
beam adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
EBU26921Tail/brake lightThis model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25652Removing a wheel1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
1. Adjusting screw (center headlight)
(b)
(a)
1
1. Adjusting screw (left and right headlights)
(b)
(a)
1
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Rear:27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel (YFM70GPAH, YFM70GPLH, YFM70GPSH)
Panel wheel (YFM70GPHH, YFM70GPXH)
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel (YFM70GPAH, YFM70GPLH, YFM70GPSH)
Panel wheel (YFM70GPHH, YFM70GPXH)
Rim size: 12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Hydraulic disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Hydraulic disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 193 mm (7.6 in)
Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
232 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHandlebar-mounted light:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
LED
Handlebar-mounted light: 12 V, 35.0/36.5 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-24
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-38
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-49BBattery .......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................8-46
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-44
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-15
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ..................... 8-43
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-15
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-51
Brake pedal free play, adjusting .................................. 8-47
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-43
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-23
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-23
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3, 8-30
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3DDifferential gear oil ............................................... 5-3, 8-28
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-16
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-21
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-8
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-25
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ........... 4-4
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............ 8-46
Fuel ...................................................................... 4-16, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-16
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-8
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-61
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-59
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-9IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-8
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
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MMain 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 ................. 4-11
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ....................... 4-10
Override switch .............................................................. 4-9
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and rear ............................................................................ 4-23
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-40
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-18
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1 Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-14
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-8
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-19
TTail/brake light ............................................................. 8-61
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-13, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-42
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (YFM70GPSH / YFM70GPLH) ................. 4-24
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-64VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-43
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-42
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 8-51
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-62
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-61
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