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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 3-1Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 4-1 Main switch ................................................. 4-1
Indicator lights............................................. 4-1
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-2
Throttle lever ............................................... 4-2
Speed limiter ............................................... 4-3
Front brake lever ......................................... 4-4
Rear brake lever .......................................... 4-5
Parking brake .............................................. 4-5
Drive select lever ......................................... 4-6
Kickstarter ................................................... 4-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 4-8
Fuel ............................................................. 4-8 Fuel cock .................................................. 4-10
Starter (choke) ......................................... 4-11
Seat .......................................................... 4-12
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies .............................................. 4-13
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly ................................................ 4-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil .......................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-3
Drive chain .................................................. 5-3
Tires ............................................................ 5-3
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-6
Instruments and switches........................... 5-6
OPERATION .................................................. 6-1 Starting a cold engine................................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine............................... 6-3
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Engine break-in ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................................ 6-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING .......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........................... 8-3 General maintenance and lubrication
chart.......................................................... 8-5
Checking the spark plug............................. 8-9
Engine oil .................................................. 8-11
Transmission oil ........................................ 8-14
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-18
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-19
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-19
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-20
Valve clearance......................................... 8-21
Brakes....................................................... 8-21
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ...................................................... 8-21
Adjusting the front brake lever free play... 8-22
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play .... 8-24
Drive chain slack....................................... 8-25
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-28
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 8-29
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-29
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots ......... 8-30
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-30
Battery ...................................................... 8-31
Replacing the fuse .................................... 8-33
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-34
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Installing a wheel....................................... 8-34
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-35
Troubleshooting chart ............................... 8-36
CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................... 9-1 Cleaning ...................................................... 9-1
Storage........................................................ 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
INDEX ........................................................... 12-1
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EBU29681
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU36150Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a re-
placement label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
1
4,5
6
7
2
3
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BD3-F816R-20
BD3-F816L-50
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24.0 kPa
0.24 kgf/cm²
3.5 psi 24.0 kPa
0.24 kgf/cm²
3.5 psi
BD3-F816M-M0
BD3-F816P-50
BD3-F156A-10
YFM90R
4.5 kW 126 kg
BD3-F817L-20
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2016
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Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
For ATV Type 1 category Y12, use from 12
years old.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16. Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
Use from 10 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 10 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control. Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
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