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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...8-12 Air filter element cleaning...8-13 Spark arrester cleaning ...8-17 Carburetor adjustment...8-18 Idle speed adjustment...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...do not follow these instructions: G Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the age... old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. G Never carry passenger on hills... or over obstacles, if you fail to operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine...
Owners Manual - Page 18
..., or the ATV Distributor's Safety Hotline at 1-800-852-5344.
2-5 Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Allow greater distance for an ATV.
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Always use of accessories.
Owners Manual - Page 25
... light "NEUTRAL" 3.
Oil temperature warning light "OIL TEMP"
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Reverse indicator light "REVERSE" This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in neutral.
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The engine may cause damage to specification. EBU00802
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Indicator and warning lights
Oil temperature warning light "OIL TEMP" When the oil temperature reaches a specified level, this...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3
Go ahead with the transmission in neutral. Push start switch with riding. Oil temperature warning light does not come on . Check engine oil temperature.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to " ".
Oil temperature warning light comes...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... increase the engine speed. Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making it returns to the idle position as soon as the lever is released. If it is operating smoothly. Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1. Regulate the speed of throttle. Make sure...
Owners Manual - Page 33
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Shift pedal This machine is located on the left side of the engine. The shift pedal is equipped with a constantmesh 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission. Reverse knob The reverse knob is at the bottom position. Refer to shift into reverse gear. Reverse knob
1. Shift pedal
4-10
Reverse is used to...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... setting the parking brake. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. Then pull forcefully, being careful not to move unexpectedly, which could cause an accident.
Recoil starter
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Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and ...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... then insert the accessory power plug into the jack. Auxiliary DC jack
2. Cap
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Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is not being used, cover it with the cap.
1. Set the light switch to "OFF". 2. Maximum rated capacity for suitable work lights, radios, etc. Start the engine. (See pages 6-1-6-3.) 3. The...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... the headlights turned on, the battery will lose its charge and engine starting may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow. Do not use accessories requiring more than the above maximum capacity. If accessories are used without the engine running or with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be damaged...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... 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 a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
5-4 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at...
Owners Manual - Page 49
gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Fuel expands when it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper care when refueling. Fuel level
2. Wipe up . Be careful not to heat from the engine or the sun. Fuel tank filler tube
5-6 Gasohol containing methanol is still very hot.
1. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do...
Owners Manual - Page 56
... collision. Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. 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 make sure all controls. Set the parking brake. 2. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully.
Shift the transmission into neutral. EBU00161...
Owners Manual - Page 57
...;F)-30 °C (90°F) and warming up position.
NOTE: G 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 recommended to the figure: Position 1: Cold engine startambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). Half open 3. Fully open...
Owners Manual - Page 60
...the shift pedal until it will be in the neutral position, the transmission is only properly lubricated when the engine is running. Shift pedal R.
Release the throttle lever. EBU01295
Shifting This... model has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission with the engine off, and do not tow the ATV a long distance. CAUTION:
Always close ...
Owners Manual - Page 79
... additional loads. Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. Loading and accessories Use extra caution when riding the ATV with additional loads, such as accessories or cargo. The ATV's handling may be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce your Owner's Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
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Owners Manual - Page 98
...special technique is required when braking as described in this Owner's Manual. RIDING DOWNHILL When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight ...gear which will allow the ATV to obstacles which could allow the engine compression to do most of the ATV as possible. Braking ability... down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Move back on the...
Owners Manual - Page 110
... dealer perform service if you are explained on the following pages. Electrical components can cause shocks or can catch clothing or parts of the machine owner. Owner's manual
Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge in the safest and most important points of the seat as shown. EBU01299
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Servicing an engine...
Owners Manual - Page 111
... this vehicle may cause changes in handling which in some situations could lead to instructions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories. Owner's tool kit
2. If you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. Low-pressure tire gauge
The service information...
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