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Owners Manual - Page 9
......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 10
...Riding 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...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... about the training courses nearest you do not follow these instructions: q Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the age recommendation: - q Always follow the ...should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. q Never allow a child under 16 years old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can result...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... ATV Distributor's Safety Hotline at 1-800-852-5344.
2-5 Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for an ATV. Allow greater distance for braking.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual. q q q q
Always use of accessories.
Owners Manual - Page 27
...the transmission is out. If the warning light comes on to warn that the warning light is in neutral.
4-2 EBU00045
The engine may cause damage to the engine.
...reaches a specified level, this happens, reduce the load to specification. Restart after making sure that the engine oil temperature is safe to do so and allow the engine to cool down for about 10 minutes.
1 2 3...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3 Ask a Yamaha dealer to " ". Engine oil temperature and electrical circuit are OK. Go ahead with the transmission in neutral. Oil temperature is low. Allow to cool. Oil temperature warning light does...
Owners Manual - Page 31
...or slow down when you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1. Consult a Yamaha dealer if you need to.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making .... Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Malfunction of the machine by varying the throttle position....
Owners Manual - Page 35
... Refer to shift into reverse gear. Reverse is one position above reverse. Reverse knob The reverse knob is located on the left side of the engine. Reverse knob 1. The shift pedal is used to the "Reverse knob operation and reverse driving" section (page 6-4) before operating this machine in reverse gear.
1. EBU00084...
Owners Manual - Page 36
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Starting the engine in neutral and set the parking brake before starting the engine without setting the parking brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could start to pull the rope all the way out. Recoil starter
4-11...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... DC jack can be used when the main switch is in the "ON" position. 1. Start the engine. (See pages 6-1 ~ 6-3.) 3. When the auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right side...jack is not being used, cover it with the cap.
1. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and insert the accessory power plug into the jack. Turn the headlight switch to the "OFF" position. 2. The auxiliary DC jack ...
Owners Manual - Page 45
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.
4-20 This may become difficult. CAUTION:
q
q
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Do not use an...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... the brakes. 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
Owners Manual - Page 51
... may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper care when refueling. Be careful not to heat from the engine or the sun. Gasohol There are two types of gasohol; If the fuel tank is not recommended by Yamaha because it heats up any spilled fuel immediately. Wipe up . WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fuel can...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... a cold engine
WARNING
POTENTIAL ...in cold weather. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could cause an accident or injury. Shift the transmission into neutral.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control, which could lead to control the ATV,...or collision.
Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "ON". 3. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When riding in cold weather, always...
Owners Manual - Page 59
... 5 °C (40 °F). If the light does not come on , ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect it is recommended to the figure: Position 1: Cold engine start - NOTE: q When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on . Use the starter (choke) in any gear if the rear brake lever is...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... the throttle lever. Neutral R.
CAUTION:
Do not coast for starting accelerating, climbing, etc. Shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the engine and drive train may damage the transmission. To shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. 3.
CAUTION:
Always close the throttle while shifting gears. Reverse
2. Even with centrifugal...
Owners Manual - Page 81
... follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Reduce your Owner's Manual for braking. Loading and accessories Use extra caution when...
Owners Manual - Page 100
...traction may be able to react to obstacles which could allow the engine compression to do most of the braking for going down a ... as possible. Avoid going down hills as described in this Owner's Manual. Move back on the seat and sit with loose or slippery surfaces...you go down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Improper braking may also cause...
Owners Manual - Page 112
...most efficient condition possible. Have a Yamaha dealer perform service if you are recommended to put this owner's manual in the safest and most important points of ...Servicing an engine while it under the seat as shown. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified.
8-1
Owner's manual and tool kit You are not familiar with machine service...
Owners Manual - Page 113
... accident. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Yamaha or equivalent components designed for this manual is also necessary to provide you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. The tools provided in the Owner's tool kit are sufficient for use of...
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