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Owners Manual - Page 7
......5-9 Switches ...5-9 Tires...5-9 How to measure tire pressure ...5-11 Tire wear limit ...5-12
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OPERATION...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine...6-3 Warming up...6-3 Reverse knob operation and reverse driving ...6-4 Shifting...6-5 To start out and accelerate...6-5 To decelerate ...6-6 Engine break-in ...6-7 Parking ...6-8 Parking on a slope ...6-9 Accessories and loading...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... over rough terrain...7-36 Sliding and skidding...7-38 What to do if...7-40 What to do ...7-40 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...8-1 Owner's manual and tool kit ...8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication...8-3 Engine oil...8-5 Final gear oil...8-9 Spark plug inspection...8-11 Air filter cleaning...8-12 Spark arrester cleaning ...8-15 Carburetor adjustment ...8-16 Idle speed adjustment ...8-17...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... or rollover can result if you do not follow these instructions: ● Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the age recommendation: - E
2-1 EBU00017
SAFETY INFORMATION
...child under 16 years old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars.
Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. ● Never allow a...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... an ATV.
Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Consumer Products Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or the ATV Distributor's Safety Hotline at 1-800-852...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... light comes on during operation, stop the engine as soon as it is out.
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Indicator lights
Oil temperature warning light "OIL TEMP" When the oil temperature reaches a specified level, this happens, reduce the load to specification. If the warning light comes on when the transmission is in neutral.
4-2
44 If this...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... dealer to cool. Push start switch with riding. Allow to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3
Go ahead with the transmission in neutral. Oil temperature warning light comes on momentarily. Oil temperature warning light comes on .
Engine oil temperature and electrical circuit are OK.
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Oil temperature warning light does not come on . Oil temperature...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... This could be sure it is operating smoothly. Consult a Yamaha dealer if you start the engine. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the operation of the throttle lever before riding the ATV.... hand is removed from the throttle lever.
Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1. Before starting the engine, check the throttle to the idle position as soon ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... shift pedal is one position above reverse. Refer to shift into reverse gear. Neutral R. Reverse knob 1. Neutral is located on the left side of the engine. Reverse knob The reverse knob is at the bottom position. Reverse is used to the "Reverse knob operation and reverse driving" section (page 6-4) before operating...
Owners Manual - Page 34
Recoil starter
4-11 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. EBU00590
Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until engagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully... the way out. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could cause an accident. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Starting the engine in neutral and set the parking brake before starting the...
Owners Manual - Page 42
...capacity for suitable work lights, radios, etc. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and insert the accessory power plug into the jack. The auxiliary DC jack can be used for the auxiliary DC ...auxiliary DC jack can only be used when the main switch is in the "ON" position. 1. Start the engine. (See pages 6-1 ~ 6-3.) 3. Turn the headlight switch to the "OFF" position. 2. When the auxiliary...
Owners Manual - Page 43
EBU00112
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that gets hot because the jack can be damaged. Do not use accessories requiring more than the above maximum capacity. If accessories are used without the engine running or with a plug that could result in serious injury or death.
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CAUTION:
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Do not use an automotive...
Owners Manual - Page 47
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at the start of every ride. 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. operating
WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... is not recommended by Yamaha because it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
1. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used .
5-5
Gasohol There are two types of gasohol; Recommended fuel: UNLEADED FUEL Fuel tank capacity: Total: 15 L (3.3 Imp gal, 4.0 US gal) Reserve: 4.0 L (0.9 Imp gal, 1.1 US gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use a different brand of...
Owners Manual - Page 56
.... 2. Shift the transmission into neutral. If there is a control or function you begin riding. 1. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be unable to an accident or collision.
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "ON". 3. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Starting a cold engine
WARNING
POTENTIAL...
Owners Manual - Page 57
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6-2 Closed
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6. If the light does not come on , ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect it is recommended to the figure: Position 1: Cold engine start-ambient temperature below 5 ˚C (40 ˚F). Starter (choke) lever 2. NOTE: ● When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on .
Owners Manual - Page 60
... start out and accelerate 1. Otherwise, damage to control the amount of power you to the engine and drive train may damage the transmission. Open the throttle gradually.
6-5
1. Inadequate lubrication may result. 2.
Shift pedal
N. Reverse Even with the engine off, and do not tow the machine a long distance. Release the throttle lever.
CAUTION:
Always...
Owners Manual - Page 78
... pulling a trailer. Reduce your Owner's Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
7-11 The machine's handling may be properly distributed and securely attached. Allow greater distance for this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo, rider and accessories, and tongue weight): 210 kg...
Owners Manual - Page 97
...a loss of traction. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Improper braking may be able to react to obstacles which could allow the engine compression to do most of the braking for going down a hill. Note: a special ... ATV downhill, shift your weight as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as described in this Owner's Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 108
... THE HAZARD Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. Safety is running. Have a Yamaha dealer perform service if you are recommended to put this owner's manual in the storage box.
1. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Moving parts can start fires. Owner's manual and tool kit You are not familiar with machine service. Electrical components can cause shocks...
Owners Manual - Page 109
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1. Low-pressure tire gauge
The service information included in the Owner's tool kit are sufficient for use of this purpose, except that a torque wrench is intended to check the torque settings and adjust them as necessary.
8-2 All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Yamaha or equivalent components...
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