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Owners Manual - Page 1
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! LIT-11626-16-35
5VH-F8199-10 OWNER'S MANUAL
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WARNING
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
It contains important safety information.
Owners Manual - Page 3
... IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your ATV. This manual includes important safety information. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. If you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this ATV. G NEVER OPERATE AN...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... injury or death to follow WARNING instructions could result in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! ...or a person inspecting or repairing the machine. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! A NOTE provides key information to the machine. EBU00801
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... ...5-8 Fittings and fasteners...5-8 Lights...5-8 Switches...5-9 Tires ...5-9 How to measure tire pressure...5-11 Tire wear limit...5-12 OPERATION...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-1 Starting a warm engine...6-3 Warming up...6-3
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving ...6-4 Engine break-in ...6-6 Parking...6-8 Parking on a slope...6-8 Accessories and loading ...6-10 7 RIDING YOUR ATV...
Owners Manual - Page 8
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT...8-1 Owner's manual and tool kit...8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication ...8-3 Panel removal and installation ...8-5 Engine oil...8-12 Final gear oil ...8-16 Cooling system...8-19 Changing the coolant ...8-20 Spark plug inspection...8-24 Air filter element cleaning...8-27 V-belt cooling duct ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. G Always follow the ...manual and all labels carefully and follow the age recommendation: - A collision or rollover can result if you . G Never operate an ATV 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 17
... or sliding out of accessories. Never exceed the stated load capacity for braking. Cargo should be very cautious in order to proceed in this manual.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT...and securely attached. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual. G
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Always be sure there are no obstacles or ...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual.
3-1 Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring 2. Spark arrester 3. Brake pedal 7. Coolant reservoir 16. Starter (choke) 21. Storage box and tool kit 4. Fuel cock 10. Air filter case 11. Throttle lever 27.
Front shock absorber assembly spring...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making it returns to an idle any time the hand is removed from the throttle lever. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The throttle could cause an accident. Correct the problem... before you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1. Throttle lever
4-6 If it is released. HOW TO ...
Owners Manual - Page 41
... to blow. CAUTION:
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1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
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2. The auxiliary DC jack should only be damaged.
_ If accessories are used , cover it with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be used when the engine is located at the front right side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used...
Owners Manual - Page 45
...firmly for wear. (See page 8-35.)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding with the brakes. If a problem cannot be a leak in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
5-3 Do not ride the ATV if you ...to make sure they are working properly. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake pads and shoes for one minute. Brake fluid leakage (front brake) Check ...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... can cause a fire and severe injury. Fuel expands when it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper care when refueling. Wipe up . Do not refuel right after the engine has been running and is overfilled, fuel could spill out due to spill fuel, especially on the engine or exhaust pipe. gasohol containing ethanol...
Owners Manual - Page 50
...a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap.
Have a Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation. Repair as necessary for proper operation.
5-8 ... ride. EBU01083
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are in working condition. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be burned by hot...
Owners Manual - Page 55
.... HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully. EBU00161
1- If there is a control or...could be unable to an accident or collision. Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control...accident or injury. Apply the rear brake lever. 2.
EBU01109
OPERATION
Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in cold weather. Shift the drive ...
Owners Manual - Page 79
... and cargo. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Overloading this ATV. Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. Cargo should be adversely affected. Allow greater..., such as accessories or cargo. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. Reduce your Owner's Manual for braking. ...
Owners Manual - Page 110
... parts of the machine owner. Owner's manual 2.
Owner's tool kit 8-1 3. EBU00535
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD 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. Low-pressure tire gauge
Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge in the vinyl bag and always...
Owners Manual - Page 111
... vehicle may cause changes in handling which in some situations could lead to an accident. The tools provided in the Owner's tool kit are...accessories added to this vehicle should be installed and used according to instructions. NOTE: If you do not have questions, consult an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer.
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8-2 The service information included in this manual...
Owners Manual - Page 133
... for panel removal and installation procedures.) 2. EBU00864
Spark plug inspection Removal 1. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to diagnose such problems yourself.
8-24 Inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is being ridden normally. Spark plug wrench
1.
The condition of the spark plug can indicate the condition...
Owners Manual - Page 163
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Wipe clean with dry cloth. Attach spark plug cap and ground to "ON".
Check the connections. EBU00806
Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Turn the fuel cock lever to chassis. Check the fuel flow. Fuel cock is normal. Use the electric starter. Ask a Yamaha dealer to see if there is compression. Compression Use the...
Owners Manual - Page 165
...axles. 3. b. Once the majority of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. An old toothbrush or bottle brush is...general performance and extend the useful life of the exhaust pipe to -get-at places. 5. If the engine case... Many expensive repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin-operated car washers. ...
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