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For differential gear lock models
Periodically check the throttle lever free play and
adjust if necessary.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut. 3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
EBU24062Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.EBU29602BrakesReplacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be
performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
1. Throttle lever free play
2. Rubber cover
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play adjusting boltThrottle lever free play: 2.0–4.0 mm (0.08–0.16 in)
2WD
4WD
3
4
2
1
(b)
(a)
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 7-5
Accessories, DC jack ...................................................5-24
Air filter, cleaning ......................................................... 9-33
Axle boots .................................................................... 9-47BBattery .......................................................................... 9-53
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................9-42
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 9-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 9-42
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 5-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 9-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ..................... 9-40
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 5-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 9-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 6-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 9-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 9-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 5-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 5-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 6-7
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Coolant ................................................................. 6-3, 9-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 5-2DDifferential gear lock, indicator (equipped models) ....... 5-4Differential gear oil ......................................................... 6-3
Differential gear oil, changing ...................................... 9-27
Display unit .................................................................... 5-4
Drive select lever .......................................................... 5-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 7-2
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 9-51
EEmissions Certification label (for Europe) .................... 12-1
Engine break-in .............................................................. 7-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 6-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 9-19
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 5-9
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-3
EPS warning light (equipped models) ............................ 5-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 6-3, 9-24
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 5-4
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD) ............ 5-11
Fuel ...................................................................... 5-17, 6-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 5-16
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 9-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 5-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 9-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 9-59
Horn switch .................................................................... 5-9IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 5-1
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Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 5-9MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
Maintenance chart, general maintenance and lubrication .................................................................... 9-5
Model label .................................................................... 1-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 5-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (differential gear lock models) ................................... 5-11
Override switch (differential gear lock models) ............ 5-10
Owner’s Manuals and Tool kit ....................................... 9-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 9-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 5-2
Parking ........................................................................... 7-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-5
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 9-42
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 9-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 5-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-18 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 5-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-36
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 9-17
Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 5-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 9-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 7-1
Start switch .................................................................... 5-9
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-52
Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 5-19
TThrottle lever ......................................................... 5-13, 6-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 9-38
Tires ............................................................................... 6-4
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................................... 5-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 9-37
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 9-37
Vehicle identification number ........................................ 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 9-51
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-63
Winch ........................................................................... 5-22
Winch switch ............................................................... 5-10
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