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Never exceed the weight limits shown. An over-
loaded ATV can be unstable.
 Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to reduce the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying cargo
and towing a trailer, include the tongue weight
in the maximum ATV load limit.
 Load cargo on the carriers as close to the center
of the ATV as possible. Put cargo at the rear of
the front carrier, at the front of the rear carrier,
and center it.
 Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.
 Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
 Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower you
should go. Although conditions vary, it is good
practice not to exceed low range whenever you
are carrying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
 Allow more braking distance. A heavier ATV
takes longer to stop.
 Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.
 Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
ATV loading limit (total weight of rider, car-
go, accessories, and tongue):240.0 kg (530 lb)
Front carrier: 40.0 kg (88 lb)
Rear carrier: 80.0 kg (176 lb)
Storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb)
Trailer hitch: Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo):5880 N (600 kgf, 1322 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf)
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EBU30346Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedalThe rear brake lever free play, brake pedal free
play, and the brake pedal height must be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance chart.
Adjusting the brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should measure 10.0 mm
(0.39 in). If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as fol-
lows.1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the
brake lever free play adjusting bolt in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b). NOTICE:
Distance A must not measure more than
12.7 mm (0.50 in). If distance A exceeds
12.7 mm (0.50 in), the specified brake lever
free play cannot be obtained, therefore
proceed with the following steps.
[ECB01143]
1. Brake lever free play
1
1. Locknut
2. Distance A
3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
12
3
(a)
(b)
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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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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
32
5
5
1. Brake pedal free play
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:2035 mm (80.1 in)
Overall width: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Seat height: 855 mm (33.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1240 mm (48.8 in)
Ground clearance:
245 mm (9.6 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126 in)Weight:Curb weight:
289.0 kg (637 lb) (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ)
295.0 kg (650 lb) (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):78.0 dB(A) (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
78.3 dB(A) (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR) Uncertainty of measurement:
3.0 dB(A) (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR,
YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): 0.6 m/s² (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.0 m/s² (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
0.3 m/s² (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008):
2.9 m/s² (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.4 m/s² (YFM45KPAJ, YFM45KPHJ,
YFM45KPXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
0.5 m/s² (YFM45KDHJ, YFM45KDXJ_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 421 cm³
Bore × stroke:
84.5 × 75.0 mm (3.33 × 2.95 in)
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