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... WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION...2-1 DESCRIPTION ...3-1 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Multi-function meter unit...4-5 Switches ...4-11 Accelerator pedal ...4-13 Brake pedal ...4-13 Parking brake lever ...4-14 Drive select lever...4-15 Fuel tank cap...4-15 Doors ...4-16 Seats ...4-16 Seat belts...4-17 5 2 3 4 Glove compartment ...4-18 Cup holders...4-18 Cargo bed ...4-19 Front and rear shock absorber adjustment ...4-21 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ...4-23 Auxiliary DC jack...4-23 FOR YOUR SAFETY...
... WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION...2-1 DESCRIPTION ...3-1 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Multi-function meter unit...4-5 Switches ...4-11 Accelerator pedal ...4-13 Brake pedal ...4-13 Parking brake lever ...4-14 Drive select lever...4-15 Fuel tank cap...4-15 Doors ...4-16 Seats ...4-16 Seat belts...4-17 5 2 3 4 Glove compartment ...4-18 Cup holders...4-18 Cargo bed ...4-19 Front and rear shock absorber adjustment ...4-21 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ...4-23 Auxiliary DC jack...4-23 FOR YOUR SAFETY...
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...cables ...5-9 Tires ...5-9 6 OPERATION...6-1 Engine break-in...6-1 Starting the engine...6-2 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-4 On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and differential gear lock switch ...6-6 Parking ...6-8 Loading ...6-9 BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...7-1 Driver requirements ...7-3 Passenger requirements...7-4 Occupant protection system ...7-4 Protective structure ...7-6 Seat belts ...7-6 Doors...7-9 Passenger handholds ...7-9 7 Seat and hip restraints ...7-10 Floorboard ...7-11 Steering wheel...7-11 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE...7-12...
...cables ...5-9 Tires ...5-9 6 OPERATION...6-1 Engine break-in...6-1 Starting the engine...6-2 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-4 On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and differential gear lock switch ...6-6 Parking ...6-8 Loading ...6-9 BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...7-1 Driver requirements ...7-3 Passenger requirements...7-4 Occupant protection system ...7-4 Protective structure ...7-6 Seat belts ...7-6 Doors...7-9 Passenger handholds ...7-9 7 Seat and hip restraints ...7-10 Floorboard ...7-11 Steering wheel...7-11 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE...7-12...
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... Owner's manual and tool kit...8-2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...8-4 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...8-5 Hood ...8-7 Console ...8-9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-10 Final gear oil ...8-16 Differential gear oil...8-19 Coolant ...8-21 Axle boots...8-23 Spark plug inspection ...8-24 Cleaning the air filter element ...8-26 Drive select lever box check hose...8-31 V-belt cooling duct check hose...8-32 V-belt case drain plug ...8-32 Cleaning the spark arrester ...8-33 Valve clearance ...8-34 Brakes...8-34 Checking the front and rear brake pads...
... Owner's manual and tool kit...8-2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...8-4 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...8-5 Hood ...8-7 Console ...8-9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-10 Final gear oil ...8-16 Differential gear oil...8-19 Coolant ...8-21 Axle boots...8-23 Spark plug inspection ...8-24 Cleaning the air filter element ...8-26 Drive select lever box check hose...8-31 V-belt cooling duct check hose...8-32 V-belt case drain plug ...8-32 Cleaning the spark arrester ...8-33 Valve clearance ...8-34 Brakes...8-34 Checking the front and rear brake pads...
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Wheel installation ...8-45 Battery ...8-46 Battery maintenance ...8-47 Jump-starting ...8-48 Fuse replacement ...8-51 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-53 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-55 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-56 Troubleshooting ...8-58 Troubleshooting charts ...8-59 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY...11-6 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ...11-7 10 11 Storage ...9-2 SPECIFICATIONS...10-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION ...11-1 Identification number records ...11-1 NOISE REGULATION ...11-4 MAINTENANCE RECORD...11-5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,...
Wheel installation ...8-45 Battery ...8-46 Battery maintenance ...8-47 Jump-starting ...8-48 Fuse replacement ...8-51 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-53 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-55 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-56 Troubleshooting ...8-58 Troubleshooting charts ...8-59 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY...11-6 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ...11-7 10 11 Storage ...9-2 SPECIFICATIONS...10-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION ...11-1 Identification number records ...11-1 NOISE REGULATION ...11-4 MAINTENANCE RECORD...11-5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,...
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... Crushing Injuries Wear seat belt, motorcycle helmet, eye protection and protective gear. Be sure passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. • Use care when turning: • Be Qualified and Responsible This vehicle is intended for off-road use only by pressing your body completely inside the vehicle at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard acceleration. DRIVER UNDER Drive straight up...
... Crushing Injuries Wear seat belt, motorcycle helmet, eye protection and protective gear. Be sure passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. • Use care when turning: • Be Qualified and Responsible This vehicle is intended for off-road use only by pressing your body completely inside the vehicle at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard acceleration. DRIVER UNDER Drive straight up...
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... the floorboard while seated upright with a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with their backs against the seat backs. Never carry passengers in the cargo bed. • Both driver and passenger should wear seat belts properly. • Both driver and passenger must be able...
... the floorboard while seated upright with a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with their backs against the seat backs. Never carry passengers in the cargo bed. • Both driver and passenger should wear seat belts properly. • Both driver and passenger must be able...
Owners Manual
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... working properly. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. (See pages 8-36-8-37.) Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid leakage Check to make sure they are applied. Brake operation Check the operation of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if any brake fluid is any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance...
... working properly. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. (See pages 8-36-8-37.) Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid leakage Check to make sure they are applied. Brake operation Check the operation of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if any brake fluid is any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance...
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... of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. 5-4 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are outside the vehicle. Handle gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+M]/2) of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Your Yamaha engine has...
... of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. 5-4 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are outside the vehicle. Handle gasoline with a pump octane number ([R+M]/2) of 86 or higher, or research octane number of 91 or higher. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Your Yamaha engine has...
Owners Manual
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..., torn, stretched, or damaged. Turn the steering wheel right and left. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. It must move smoothly when pulled out and retract on level ground. EVU00460 Seat belts Make sure that the accelerator pedal operates correctly. The seat belt must operate smoothly and spring back to the idle position fully when released. It must also lock up when quickly pulled...
..., torn, stretched, or damaged. Turn the steering wheel right and left. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. It must move smoothly when pulled out and retract on level ground. EVU00460 Seat belts Make sure that the accelerator pedal operates correctly. The seat belt must operate smoothly and spring back to the idle position fully when released. It must also lock up when quickly pulled...
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... the corresponding warning light circuit check. 2. NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to time. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position. Starting the engine 1. If the neutral indicator light does not come on , then go off period of the vehicle from time to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 Do not operate it at lower r/min so...
... the corresponding warning light circuit check. 2. NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to time. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position. Starting the engine 1. If the neutral indicator light does not come on , then go off period of the vehicle from time to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 Do not operate it at lower r/min so...
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... attempt should be started in any gear if the brake is cold! G TIP For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is applied. However, it is recommended to shift into neutral before the next attempt. Do not turn the key to the "START" position with the engine running, or damage to the electric starter may result. 6-3 The engine can be as short...
... attempt should be started in any gear if the brake is cold! G TIP For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is applied. However, it is recommended to shift into neutral before the next attempt. Do not turn the key to the "START" position with the engine running, or damage to the electric starter may result. 6-3 The engine can be as short...
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... vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Stop the vehicle. Shift from neutral to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 1. G If the light does not come on . Press the accelerator pedal gradually and continue to watch to proceed, go slowly. Check behind you . When it is safe to the rear while backing. Apply the brake...
... vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Stop the vehicle. Shift from neutral to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 1. G If the light does not come on . Press the accelerator pedal gradually and continue to watch to proceed, go slowly. Check behind you . When it is safe to the rear while backing. Apply the brake...
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... EVERY 6 12 2,400 4,800 (1,500) (3,000) 150 300 ITEM ROUTINE Cooling system Air filter element Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* Parking brake* Accelerator pedal* V-belt* Wheels* Wheel bearings* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Check coolant leakage. Repair if necessary. Check operation and free play . Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. Correct if necessary. Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
... EVERY 6 12 2,400 4,800 (1,500) (3,000) 150 300 ITEM ROUTINE Cooling system Air filter element Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* Parking brake* Accelerator pedal* V-belt* Wheels* Wheel bearings* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Check coolant leakage. Repair if necessary. Check operation and free play . Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. Correct if necessary. Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
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... vehicle on a cold engine. Check the engine oil level on a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick, and then wipe it off with a clean rag. 1 1. To check the engine oil level 1. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for an accurate reading. 4. If the engine was started before each operation. In addition, change the oil and the oil filter cartridge at least ten minutes until the oil settles for console...
... vehicle on a cold engine. Check the engine oil level on a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick, and then wipe it off with a clean rag. 1 1. To check the engine oil level 1. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for an accurate reading. 4. If the engine was started before each operation. In addition, change the oil and the oil filter cartridge at least ten minutes until the oil settles for console...
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... the console. 10. Reinstall the seats. Locknut 2. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. EVU00880 b a 2 1 1. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to decrease the free play. 8. To make the brake light come...
... the console. 10. Reinstall the seats. Locknut 2. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. EVU00880 b a 2 1 1. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to decrease the free play. 8. To make the brake light come...
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If the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. EVU00890 Cable inspection and lubrication WARNING 1 a 2 b Damaged cables could restrict operation, which may cause an accident or injury. Adjusting nut 8-40 Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 1. Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Lubricate the cable ends. Brake light switch 2. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged.
If the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. EVU00890 Cable inspection and lubrication WARNING 1 a 2 b Damaged cables could restrict operation, which may cause an accident or injury. Adjusting nut 8-40 Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 1. Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Lubricate the cable ends. Brake light switch 2. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged.
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... the hood. 8-52 Headlight fuse "HEAD" 5. Radiator fan fuse "FAN" Specified fuses: Main fuse: Fuel injection system fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Radiator fan fuse: Backup fuse: 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10.0 A 4. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6. Backup fuse "BACK UP" (for odometer and clock) 10. Fuel injection system fuse 3. Main fuse 4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse "DIFF" 8. Reinstall the battery compartment...
... the hood. 8-52 Headlight fuse "HEAD" 5. Radiator fan fuse "FAN" Specified fuses: Main fuse: Fuel injection system fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Radiator fan fuse: Backup fuse: 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10.0 A 4. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6. Backup fuse "BACK UP" (for odometer and clock) 10. Fuel injection system fuse 3. Main fuse 4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse "DIFF" 8. Reinstall the battery compartment...
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... vehicle will not only enhance its appearance but will improve its general performance and extend the useful life of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. Use only enough pressure to let friction dry out the linings. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed. 2. CLEANING AND STORAGE A. Do not apply degreaser to prevent water entry...
... vehicle will not only enhance its appearance but will improve its general performance and extend the useful life of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. Use only enough pressure to let friction dry out the linings. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed. 2. CLEANING AND STORAGE A. Do not apply degreaser to prevent water entry...
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Model Specified fuses: Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse Radiator fan fuse 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A YXR70FX 10-7
Model Specified fuses: Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse Radiator fan fuse 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A YXR70FX 10-7
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... a result of owner abuse and/or lack of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY for YXR OR YXP Yamaha Side × Side vehicles shall be inspected and registered for free of business. f. Damage due to original parts. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. emissions standards applicable at the time of time stated herein, subject...
... a result of owner abuse and/or lack of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY for YXR OR YXP Yamaha Side × Side vehicles shall be inspected and registered for free of business. f. Damage due to original parts. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. emissions standards applicable at the time of time stated herein, subject...