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Owners Manual - Page 7
......5-8 Switches...5-8 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 and oil filter element ...8-5 Final gear oil ...8-9 Differential gear oil...8-12 Axle boots...8-14 Spark plug inspection...8-14 Air filter element cleaning...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Take a Training Course. EBU00924
SAFETY INFORMATION
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. A child under age 16 to find out about the training courses nearest you do not follow these instructions: G Read this manual and all labels carefully and...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual. Allow greater distance for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual. Never exceed the stated load capacity for an ATV. G G G
Always use of accessories.
Owners Manual - Page 25
Restart after making sure that the engine oil temperature is too hot. EBU00044
Reverse indicator light "REVERSE" This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in reverse. NOTE: Due to the synchronizing mechanism ... temperature reaches a specified level, this happens, reduce the load to specification. Continuous use while the light is on to warn that the light is in neutral.
4-2
Owners Manual - Page 26
... switch with riding.
Oil temperature is high. Go ahead with the transmission in neutral. Allow to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3
Oil temperature is low.
Oil temperature warning light comes on . Check engine oil temperature. Oil temperature warning light comes on . Engine oil temperature and electrical circuit are OK. EBU00733
Oil temperature warning light...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... released. This could be sure it returns to . Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
1.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Malfunction of the machine by varying the... lever Once the engine is running, movement of the throttle lever before riding the ATV. Consult a Yamaha dealer if you start the engine. Before starting the engine, check the throttle...
Owners Manual - Page 34
Refer to shift into reverse gear. Reverse is equipped with a constantmesh 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission. EBU00084
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Shift pedal This machine is at the bottom position. Neutral is located on the left side of the engine.
Reverse knob "REV" The reverse knob is used to the "Reverse knob operation and reverse...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... neutral and set the parking brake before starting the engine without setting the parking brake. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could cause an accident. Recoil starter
4-12 EBU00590
Recoil starter Firmly grasp the... careful not to move unexpectedly, which could start to pull the rope all the way out. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1.
Owners Manual - Page 42
...it with the cap.
1. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack. The auxiliary DC jack should only be used for the ... When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used when the engine is located at the front right side of the ATV. Special wrench
4-19 Start the engine. (See pages 6-1-6-3.) 3. Maximum rated capacity for suitable work ...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... in serious injury or death.
4-20 Do not use accessories requiring more than the above maximum capacity. Auxiliary DC jack cap G
Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or other accessories with the headlights turned on, the battery will lose its charge and engine starting may overload the circuit and cause the fuse...
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 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. Fuel level
2. Gasohol containing methanol is overfilled, fuel could spill out due to spill fuel, especially on the engine or exhaust pipe. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not overfill the...
Owners Manual - Page 56
...fuel cock to " ". 4. Shift the transmission into neutral. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating ATV without being familiar with all control cables work smoothly before you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
6-1
Starting a cold engine...TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully.
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "ON". 3. EBU00161
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Owners Manual - Page 57
... (choke) in reference to shift into neutral before starting the engine.
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Position 3: Cold engine start- Half open 3. However, it . Fully-open
1. ambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). Completely close the throttle lever and start the engine by pushing the start - NOTE: G When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on...
Owners Manual - Page 60
... CAUTION:
Always close the throttle while shifting gears. Shift pedal N. The transmission allows you have available at a given speed or for long periods with ... the transmission is only properly lubricated when the engine is running. Neutral position R. Reverse position 6-5
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Shifting This model has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission with the engine off,...
Owners Manual - Page 79
... this ATV. 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. Cargo should be adversely affected. Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. Loading and accessories Use extra caution when riding the...
Owners Manual - Page 110
... parts can start fires. 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 recommended to put this owner's manual in the storage box.
1. Safety is running. EBU12990
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Servicing an engine while it on the following pages. Electrical components can cause shocks...
Owners Manual - Page 111
Low-pressure tire gauge
The service information included in this manual is also necessary to this vehicle should be installed and used according to provide you, the owner, with improper modifications. NOTE: If you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. If you do not have questions...
Owners Manual - Page 123
... example, a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem for holes or tears. Do not attempt to slowly break down and erode. If electrode erosion...deposits will cause the spark plug to diagnose such problems yourself. Axle boot (× 2)
8-14 You should replace the spark plug with one of the engine. If any damage is easy to a Yamaha...
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