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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 Differential gear oil replacement ...8-11 Front axle boots...8-13 Spark plug inspection...8-13 Air filter cleaning ...8-14 Spark arrester...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A... child under age 16 to operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Take a Training Course. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and riding on an ATV.
2-1 Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine... instructions: q Read this manual and all labels carefully and...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... greater distance for an ATV. Never exceed the stated load capacity for braking. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described 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 1-800-852-5344.
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Always use of accessories.
Owners Manual - Page 25
...engine oil temperature is in the 4WD position. EBU00044
Reverse indicator light "REVERSE" This indicator light comes on to warn that the warning light is overloaded.
If the warning light comes on when the transmission... when the 2WD/ 4WD switch is safe to do so and allow the engine to specification. EBU00043
EBU00732
Indicator lights
Oil temperature warning light "OIL TEMP" When the ...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... a Yamaha dealer to cool.
Oil temperature warning light comes on momentarily. Oil temperature warning light does not come on .
Engine oil temperature and electrical circuit are OK. Go ahead with the transmission in neutral.
Allow to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3 Oil temperature is high. Oil temperature warning light does not come on...
Owners Manual - Page 30
.... If it returns to an idle any time the hand is operating smoothly. Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the engine will return to the idle position as soon as the lever is running, movement of...
Owners Manual - Page 34
.... Reverse
4-11 EBU00084
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Shift pedal This machine is at the bottom position.
Shift pedal N. Reverse is equipped with a constantmesh 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission. Neutral R. The shift pedal is located on the left side of the...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could cause an accident. Then pull forcefully, being careful not to move unexpectedly, which could start to pull the rope all the way out. Recoil starter
4-12 WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Starting the engine in neutral and...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... front right side of the ATV. Maximum rated capacity for suitable work lights, radios, etc. Start the engine. (See pages 6-1 ~ 6-3.) 3. Auxiliary DC jack
2. Cap
4-20 Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and insert the accessory power plug into the jack. EBU00748
Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is not being used...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... result in serious injury or death.
4-21 Do not use accessories requiring more than the above maximum capacity. CAUTION:
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Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or other accessories with the headlight turned on, the battery will lose its charge and engine starting may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... check the brakes at the start of every ride. 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. WHAT CAN HAPPEN...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... Yamaha engine has been designed to use of leaded gasoline will give you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
1. EBU00886
Fuel Make sure there is not recommended by Yamaha because it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
CAUTION:
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Use only unleaded gasoline. Fuel level
2. Filler tube
5-5 The use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump...
Owners Manual - Page 57
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "ON". 3. EBU00161
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OPERATION
... the fuel cock to " ". 4. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Starting a cold engine
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Freezing control cables in serious injury or death. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control, which could result in cold weather. Shift the transmission into ...
Owners Manual - Page 58
Use the starter (choke) in reference to shift into neutral before starting the engine.
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Position 3: Cold engine start- NOTE: q When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on . Position 2: Cold engine start switch.
6-2 Starter (choke) lever 2. Fully-open
1. ambient temperature at 0 °C (30 °F) ~ 30 °C (90 °F) and warming up...
Owners Manual - Page 61
... you have available at a given speed or for long periods with gears in neutral, the transmission is only properly lubricated when the engine is running. CAUTION:
Do not coast for starting accelerating, climbing, etc. Even with the engine off, and do not tow the machine a long distance. Release the throttle lever. Shift into...
Owners Manual - Page 81
... the ATV with additional loads, such as accessories or cargo. Reduce your Owner's Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
7-11 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause changes in your speed when adding additional loads. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT q Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo, rider and accessories, and tongue weight): 210 kg (463 lb...
Owners Manual - Page 112
... Servicing an engine while it under the seat as shown. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Moving parts can start fires. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified.
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Owner's manual and tool kit You are recommended to put this owner's manual in the storage box.
1. Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire...
Owners Manual - Page 113
... is intended to provide you, the owner, with improper modifications. Tool kit
2. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories. NOTE: If you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never modify this ATV through improper installation...
Owners Manual - Page 124
...color could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem for holes or tears. You should replace the spark plug with one of the engine. If electrode erosion becomes excessive, you should ...Boot (× 2)
8-13 Boot (× 2)
Spark plug inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is found, have them replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
1. If any damage is easy ...
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