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...AND SPECIFICATION LABELS...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION...2-1 DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ...3-1 Identification number records...3-2 Key identification number...3-2 Vehicle identification number ...3-3 Model label ...3-3 2 3 CONTROL FUNCTIONS...4-1 Main switch ...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-4 Fuel gauge ...4-6 Handlebar switches ...4-6 Throttle lever ...4-13 Speed limiter ...4-14 Front brake lever...4-15 Rear brake pedal and lever ...4-15 Drive select lever ...4-16 Recoil starter...4-16 Fuel tank cap ...4-17 Fuel cock...4-18 Starter (choke) ...4-19 Seat...
...AND SPECIFICATION LABELS...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION...2-1 DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ...3-1 Identification number records...3-2 Key identification number...3-2 Vehicle identification number ...3-3 Model label ...3-3 2 3 CONTROL FUNCTIONS...4-1 Main switch ...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-4 Fuel gauge ...4-6 Handlebar switches ...4-6 Throttle lever ...4-13 Speed limiter ...4-14 Front brake lever...4-15 Rear brake pedal and lever ...4-15 Drive select lever ...4-16 Recoil starter...4-16 Fuel tank cap ...4-17 Fuel cock...4-18 Starter (choke) ...4-19 Seat...
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5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 Front and rear brakes ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Engine oil ...5-7 Final gear oil...5-7 Differential gear oil ...5-8 Coolant...5-9 Throttle lever ...5-10 Fittings and fasteners...5-10 Lights...5-10 Switches...5-10 Tires ...5-11 How to measure tire pressure...5-13 Tire wear limit...5-14 OPERATION...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine...6-3 Warming up...6-3 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-4 Engine break-in...6-7 Parking ...6-8 Parking on a slope...6-9 Accessories and loading ...6-10 7 RIDING YOUR ATV ...7-1 Getting to know your ...
5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 Front and rear brakes ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Engine oil ...5-7 Final gear oil...5-7 Differential gear oil ...5-8 Coolant...5-9 Throttle lever ...5-10 Fittings and fasteners...5-10 Lights...5-10 Switches...5-10 Tires ...5-11 How to measure tire pressure...5-13 Tire wear limit...5-14 OPERATION...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine...6-3 Warming up...6-3 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-4 Engine break-in...6-7 Parking ...6-8 Parking on a slope...6-9 Accessories and loading ...6-10 7 RIDING YOUR ATV ...7-1 Getting to know your ...
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... Owner's manual and tool kit...8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication ...8-3 Panel removal and installation ...8-5 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-12 Final gear oil ...8-17 Differential gear oil...8-19 Cooling system...8-21 Axle boots...8-26 Spark plug inspection...8-27 Air filter element cleaning...8-30 Spark arrester cleaning ...8-33 Carburetor adjustment...8-35 Idle speed adjustment ...8-36 Valve clearance adjustment ...8-36 Throttle lever adjustment...8-37 Front brake pad check ...8-37 Rear brake pad inspection ...8-38 Inspecting the brake fluid level...8-38 Brake fluid replacement...
... Owner's manual and tool kit...8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication ...8-3 Panel removal and installation ...8-5 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-12 Final gear oil ...8-17 Differential gear oil...8-19 Cooling system...8-21 Axle boots...8-26 Spark plug inspection...8-27 Air filter element cleaning...8-30 Spark arrester cleaning ...8-33 Carburetor adjustment...8-35 Idle speed adjustment ...8-36 Valve clearance adjustment ...8-36 Throttle lever adjustment...8-37 Front brake pad check ...8-37 Rear brake pad inspection ...8-38 Inspecting the brake fluid level...8-38 Brake fluid replacement...
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.... Rear brake pedal 8. Drive select lever 11. Engine oil dipstick Recoil starter Coolant reservoir Drive select lever box check hose V-belt cooling duct check hose Rear brake lever Left handlebar switches Starter (choke) Speedometer unit Main switch Right handlebar switches Throttle lever Front brake lever Auxiliary DC jack NOTE: The machine you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 3-1 Fuel cock 13. Rear brake fluid reservoir 7. Radiator cap 10. Rear shock absorber spring preload...
.... Rear brake pedal 8. Drive select lever 11. Engine oil dipstick Recoil starter Coolant reservoir Drive select lever box check hose V-belt cooling duct check hose Rear brake lever Left handlebar switches Starter (choke) Speedometer unit Main switch Right handlebar switches Throttle lever Front brake lever Auxiliary DC jack NOTE: The machine you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 3-1 Fuel cock 13. Rear brake fluid reservoir 7. Radiator cap 10. Rear shock absorber spring preload...
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EBU00802 EBU01130 Indicator and warning lights Differential gear lock indicator light "DIFF. LOCK EBU01064 High-range indicator light "H" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the "H" position. LOCK" Low-range indicator light "L" High-range indicator light "H" Neutral indicator light "N" Reverse indicator light "R" Park indicator light "P" Four-wheel-drive indicator " "/" " Coolant temperature warning light " " DIFF. EBU00972 Neutral indicator light "N" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the...
EBU00802 EBU01130 Indicator and warning lights Differential gear lock indicator light "DIFF. LOCK EBU01064 High-range indicator light "H" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the "H" position. LOCK" Low-range indicator light "L" High-range indicator light "H" Neutral indicator light "N" Reverse indicator light "R" Park indicator light "P" Four-wheel-drive indicator " "/" " Coolant temperature warning light " " DIFF. EBU00972 Neutral indicator light "N" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the...
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... to " ". The engine stop switch controls ignition and can be used at all times to stop switch is set to starting the engine. The battery may discharge to " " before starting the engine. (See page 6-1 for more than thirty minutes. If this switch is set to the point that the engine stop the engine, especially in an emergency. EBU00607 Start switch " " The starter motor cranks the engine when this should...
... to " ". The engine stop switch controls ignition and can be used at all times to stop switch is set to starting the engine. The battery may discharge to " " before starting the engine. (See page 6-1 for more than thirty minutes. If this switch is set to the point that the engine stop the engine, especially in an emergency. EBU00607 Start switch " " The starter motor cranks the engine when this should...
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... does not work smoothly, check for the cause. If it is released. Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself. 1. Because the throttle is running, movement of the throttle lever before riding the ATV. EBU00062 Throttle lever Once the engine is spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed. Regulate the speed of throttle. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD...
... does not work smoothly, check for the cause. If it is released. Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself. 1. Because the throttle is running, movement of the throttle lever before riding the ATV. EBU00062 Throttle lever Once the engine is spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed. Regulate the speed of throttle. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD...
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Do not ride the ATV if you find any problem with improperly operating brakes. If a problem cannot be corrected by the adjustment procedures provided in this manual, have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer. 5-4 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding with the brakes. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at the start of every ride.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Do not ride the ATV if you find any problem with improperly operating brakes. If a problem cannot be corrected by the adjustment procedures provided in this manual, have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer. 5-4 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding with the brakes. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at the start of every ride.
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... riding in cold weather, always make sure all controls. Apply the rear brake lever. 2. If there is a control or function you begin riding. 1. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control, which could lead to control the ATV, which could result in cold weather. Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral or park position. Starting a cold engine WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Freezing control cables in...
... riding in cold weather, always make sure all controls. Apply the rear brake lever. 2. If there is a control or function you begin riding. 1. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control, which could lead to control the ATV, which could result in cold weather. Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral or park position. Starting a cold engine WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Freezing control cables in...
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... park position, if either indicator light does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to shift into neutral or park before starting the engine. 5. Position 3 : Cold engine startambient temperature above 25 °C (80 °F) and warm engine start switch. 6-2 G The engine can be started in reference to the figure: Position 1 : Cold engine startambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). Fully open 1. Use the starter (choke) in any gear if the rear brake...
... park position, if either indicator light does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to shift into neutral or park before starting the engine. 5. Position 3 : Cold engine startambient temperature above 25 °C (80 °F) and warm engine start switch. 6-2 G The engine can be started in reference to the figure: Position 1 : Cold engine startambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). Fully open 1. Use the starter (choke) in any gear if the rear brake...
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... in the engine, the light may not come on until the ATV starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. 1. Apply the rear brake pedal. 3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse or park without applying the rear brake. _ _ 1. Check behind for people or obstacles, then release the rear brake pedal. 6-5 Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to Park NOTE: The drive select lever cannot...
... in the engine, the light may not come on until the ATV starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. 1. Apply the rear brake pedal. 3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse or park without applying the rear brake. _ _ 1. Check behind for people or obstacles, then release the rear brake pedal. 6-5 Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to Park NOTE: The drive select lever cannot...
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... clutch will engage and you are ready to perform on page 6-1 to start to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident. Avoid higher speeds until you will be hot when riding and afterwards; When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Damage to the engine or drive train may lift...
... clutch will engage and you are ready to perform on page 6-1 to start to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident. Avoid higher speeds until you will be hot when riding and afterwards; When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Damage to the engine or drive train may lift...
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... turn at the same speed. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn. LOCK"), the front wheels also turn together at faster speeds. TURNING YOUR ATV To achieve maximum traction while riding offroad in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one axle and turn together at a slow speed and allow the ATV to make the turn properly. 7-22 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning...
... turn at the same speed. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn. LOCK"), the front wheels also turn together at faster speeds. TURNING YOUR ATV To achieve maximum traction while riding offroad in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one axle and turn together at a slow speed and allow the ATV to make the turn properly. 7-22 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Turning...
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... 300 Valves* Cooling system Spark plug Air filter element Carburetor* Crankcase breather system* Exhaust system* Sparks arrester Fuel line* Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* V-belt* Check valve clearance. Check coolant leakage. Replace engine idling speed. Adjust if necessary. Adjust engine idling speed. Check breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace. Replace if necessary. Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-4. Repair if necessary. Check starter (choke). Replace if necessary...
... 300 Valves* Cooling system Spark plug Air filter element Carburetor* Crankcase breather system* Exhaust system* Sparks arrester Fuel line* Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* V-belt* Check valve clearance. Check coolant leakage. Replace engine idling speed. Adjust if necessary. Adjust engine idling speed. Check breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace. Replace if necessary. Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-4. Repair if necessary. Check starter (choke). Replace if necessary...
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... brake fluid: DOT 4 • Brake fluid replacement: 1. ITEM ROUTINE Whichever comes first mile (km) hours 200 (320) 20 INITIAL 750 (1,200) 75 1,500 (2,400) 150 EVERY 1,500 3,000 (2,400) (4,800) 150 300 Wheels* Wheel bearing* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Drive shaft universal joint* Engine mount* Check balance/damage/runout. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals...
... brake fluid: DOT 4 • Brake fluid replacement: 1. ITEM ROUTINE Whichever comes first mile (km) hours 200 (320) 20 INITIAL 750 (1,200) 75 1,500 (2,400) 150 EVERY 1,500 3,000 (2,400) (4,800) 150 300 Wheels* Wheel bearing* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Drive shaft universal joint* Engine mount* Check balance/damage/runout. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals...
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Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir side, and then drain the coolant from the coolant reservoir. 8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is damaged, and then tighten the coolant drain bolt to the specified torque. Radiator cap 1. Tightening torque: Coolant drain bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7 ft·lbf) 8-24 Remove the radiator cap. 6. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water. 9. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. 7. Coolant reservoir drain hose 5. 1.
Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir side, and then drain the coolant from the coolant reservoir. 8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is damaged, and then tighten the coolant drain bolt to the specified torque. Radiator cap 1. Tightening torque: Coolant drain bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7 ft·lbf) 8-24 Remove the radiator cap. 6. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water. 9. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. 7. Coolant reservoir drain hose 5. 1.
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... while holding the rear brake light switch in direction b. Cables can result when the outer covering of controls could cause an accident or injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked. Recommended lubricant: Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil 8-44 1. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in place. Replace damaged cables...
... while holding the rear brake light switch in direction b. Cables can result when the outer covering of controls could cause an accident or injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked. Recommended lubricant: Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil 8-44 1. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in place. Replace damaged cables...
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... 8-50 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Four-wheel drive fuse: Signaling system fuse: Odometer fuse (backup): To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off the main switch when checking or replacing a fuse. _ Main fuse Headlight fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Signaling system fuse Spare fuse (× 3) 2. 4. 6. 8. WHAT CAN HAPPEN An improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system which could lead to a fire. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Using an improper fuse. Never use a fuse of the...
... 8-50 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Four-wheel drive fuse: Signaling system fuse: Odometer fuse (backup): To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off the main switch when checking or replacing a fuse. _ Main fuse Headlight fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Signaling system fuse Spare fuse (× 3) 2. 4. 6. 8. WHAT CAN HAPPEN An improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system which could lead to a fire. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Using an improper fuse. Never use a fuse of the...
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... spark plug and all surfaces with clean water and dry all filler caps are properly installed. 2. If the engine case is handy for hard-to-get-at places. 5. Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin-operated car washers. 4. Rinse the machine off the end of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical...
... spark plug and all surfaces with clean water and dry all filler caps are properly installed. 2. If the engine case is handy for hard-to-get-at places. 5. Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin-operated car washers. 4. Rinse the machine off the end of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical...
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Model Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Headlight Tail/brake light Indicator light: Neutral indicator light Reverse indicator light Coolant temperature warning light Park indicator light High-range indicator light Low-range indicator light Differential gear lock indicator light Fuses: Main fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel drive fuse Signaling system fuse Odometer fuse (backup) 12 V, 30 W / 30 W × 2 12 V, 5 W / 21 W × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 30A 15A 10A ...
Model Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Headlight Tail/brake light Indicator light: Neutral indicator light Reverse indicator light Coolant temperature warning light Park indicator light High-range indicator light Low-range indicator light Differential gear lock indicator light Fuses: Main fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel drive fuse Signaling system fuse Odometer fuse (backup) 12 V, 30 W / 30 W × 2 12 V, 5 W / 21 W × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 LED × 1 30A 15A 10A ...