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TIPIf the specified brake lever free play could be ob-
tained as described above, skip steps 3-8. 3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) toloosen the brake cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover back.
5. Loosen the brake cable adjuster locknut.
6. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
NOTICE:
Make sure that distance B measures 22
mm (0.87 in) or less. If distance B reaches
22 mm (0.87 in), adjust the brake lever free
play at the brake lever again. If distance A
exceeds 12.7 mm (0.50 in), have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
[ECB01153]
7. Tighten the brake cable adjuster locknut.
8. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
9. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
Adjusting the brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
75.0–85.0 mm (2.95–3.35 in) above the footboard
bracket. If the brake pedal height is incorrect, ad-
just it as follows.
1. Brake cable adjuster locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
3. Rubber cover
4. Distance B
(a)
(b)3
2
1
4
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1. Remove the footboard by removing the quick
fasteners, bolts, and nuts.
2. Loosen the locknut.
1. Distance between brake pedal and footboard bracket1
1. Footboard
2. Quick fastener
3. Bolt and nut
4. Bolt
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3
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83. Turn the adjusting bolt in or out until the brake
pedal height is within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Install the footboard by installing the quick fasteners, bolts, and nuts, and then tighten
the bolts to the specified torques.
TIPTighten the footboard bolts in the order shown.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting boltTightening torque:Locknut:7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
2
1
1. Footboard bolt A
2. Footboard bolt B
3. Quick fastener
3
1
2
1
3
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Adjusting the brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0
mm (0.79 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it
as follows.
TIPThe brake lever free play and brake pedal height
must be adjusted before adjusting the brake pedal
free play. 1. Loosen the locknut.
Tightening torques:
Footboard bolt A:4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)
Footboard bolt B: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
1
4
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5
5
1. Brake pedal free play
1
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82. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the brake pedal free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
EBU24231Axle bootsThe axle boots must be checked for damage at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Check the axle boots for
tears or damage. If any damage is found, have
them replaced by a Yamaha dealer.1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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(a)
(b)
1. Front axle boot (each side)
1. Rear axle boot (each side)
1
1
1
1
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EBU29882Brake light switchesThe brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake levers, should come on just be-
fore braking takes effect.
The rear brake light switch for the brake pedal can
be adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjusting nut while
holding the brake light switch in place. To make
the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (a). To make the brake light come
on later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU24905Checking and lubricating the cablesThe operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02582Inspect cables frequently and replace if
damaged. Corrosion can result when the ca-
ble sheaths become damaged, and cables
can also become frayed or kinked, which
could restrict the operation of controls and
lead to an accident or injury.
 Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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(a)
(b)
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant
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8do not work smoothly, you could be unable
to control the ATV, which could lead to an
accident or collision.
EBU28712Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake leversThe operation of the front and rear brake levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
Front brake lever
Rear brake lever
Recommended lubricants:
Front brake lever:Silicone grease
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EBU28872Checking and lubricating the brake
pedalThe operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.EBU24964Checking the wheel hub bearingsThe front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is playin a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smooth-
ly, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub
bearings.
EBU24974Lubricating the drive shaft universal
jointThe drive shaft universal joint must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based greaseRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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