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that the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it. EBU39121On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF. LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheeldrive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.

“2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels.
 “DIFF. LOCK” (four–wheel drive with the
differential gear locked): Power is supplied
to the front and rear wheels with the differ-
ential gear locked. Unlike standard four–
wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed regardless of traction.
TIPMaximum vehicle speed is limited to approx-
imately 65 km/h (40 mi/h) when “DIFF. LOCK”
is selected.
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF. LOCK”
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EBU34993Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference. WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
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TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off.
EBU36184Seat beltsAlways wear the seat belts properly while rid-
ing in the vehicle. (See page 8-5.)TIPIf the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, a buzzer will sound.
 If the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, engine power will be lim-
ited.
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
1. Seat belt
1
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Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.
6-6, 9-16
Drivetrain • Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 6-6, 6-6, 6-6, 9-27,
9-30, 9-32
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 6-6, 9-34
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 6-7
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 6-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 6-7, 8-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 6-7
Shift lever • Check for proper operation. 6-8
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 6-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation.
4-3, 5-2, 6-8, 9-65,
9-65
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 6-8, 9-56, 9-57
Axle boots • Check for damage. 9-36
ITEM
ROUTINE PAGE
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EBU31791Accelerator pedalBefore starting the engine, confirm that the
accelerator pedal operates correctly. It
should depress smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Also check
the accelerator pedal for excessive free play.
If the accelerator pedal is not in correct work-
ing order, have the vehicle inspected before
starting off.EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation. A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
EBU31810Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the lock-
ing pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EBU31820SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing
control and increasing the possibility of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
EWB00712Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear. En-
gaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high could make the wheels
stop rotating and lose traction. This could
cause loss of control, an accident and inju-
ry. It could also cause engine or drivetrain
damage. Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accel-
eration and deceleration are shown in the ta-
ble below.To drive in reverse
WARNING
EWB03300Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or
person could result
in serious inju ry or death. 1. Stop the vehicle and continue to apply
the brake pedal.
2. Check behind you.
3. Press the clutch pedal, and pull the re- verse gear lock lever.
4. Shift the transmission into reverse.Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 19 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd → 3rd: 33 km/h (21 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 44 km/h (27 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 53 km/h (33 mi/h)
Shift down points: 5th → 4th: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
4th → 3rd: 17 km/h (11 mi/h)
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EBU39161Selecting the drive modeThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes: “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF. LOCK”.
For example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF. LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop
the vehicle before changing the position of the On-Command drive knob. The drive mode icon
changes according to the selected drive mode. The drive mode icon and the “DIFF. LOCK” indi-
cator light come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
(none)
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the rear
wheels only.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the
front and rear wheels.
“DIFF. LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Drive power is supplied to the front and rear wheels
and the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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TIPWhen the knob is set to “DIFF. LOCK” or “4WD ”, the drive mode icon and the indicator light
will flash until the differential gear is completely locked or unlocked.
 Turning the steering wheel back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or dis-
engage.
 To protect the drivetrain from damage, vehicle speed is limited until the differential gear lock
has properly transitioned.
 To protect the drivetrain from damage, maximum vehicle speed is limited to approximately 65
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