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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...6-6 To decelerate...6-7 Engine break-in ...6-7 Parking...6-9 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 ...8-10 Spark plug inspection...8-12 Air filter element cleaning...8-13 Spark arrester cleaning ...8-17 Carburetor...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...out about the training courses nearest you do not follow these instructions: G Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the age recommendation: - G Never carry passenger on...never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. G Never allow a child under 16 years old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. An ATV handles differently from...
Owners Manual - Page 18
..., or the ATV Distributor's Safety Hotline at 1-800-852-5344.
2-5 G G G G
Always use of accessories. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type tires specified in this manual.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this...
Owners Manual - Page 25
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Oil temperature warning light "OIL TEMP" When the oil temperature reaches a specified level, this happens, reduce the load to specification. If this light comes on when the transmission is in neutral.
4-2 Restart after making sure that the engine oil temperature is too hot. Continuous use while the warning light is out. EBU00045
The...
Owners Manual - Page 26
...start switch with riding.
EBU00733
Oil temperature warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to cool.
Oil temperature warning light does not come on momentarily. Oil temperature warning light comes on .
Ask... on .
Oil temperature warning light comes on . Oil temperature is low. Go ahead with the transmission in neutral.
Owners Manual - Page 29
.... WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Malfunction of the machine by varying the throttle position. Throttle lever
4-6 Before starting the engine, check the throttle to speed up or slow down when you can't find or solve the problem yourself.
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Consult a Yamaha dealer if you need to. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The throttle could cause an accident...
Owners Manual - Page 33
...EBU10280
Shift pedal This machine is one position above reverse.
Neutral is equipped with a constantmesh 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission. Shift pedal
4-10 Refer to shift into reverse gear. Reverse knob "REV" The reverse knob is at the bottom position.... before operating this machine in reverse gear.
1. The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine.
Owners Manual - Page 34
... HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. EBU00590
Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until engagement can be felt. WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Starting the engine in neutral and set the parking brake before starting the engine without setting the parking brake. WHAT CAN...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... jack can be used when the engine is located at the front right side of the ATV. When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used for the auxiliary DC jack: DC 12 V, 120 W (10 A) 4. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack. Maximum...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow. This may become difficult. 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.
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EBU00112
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... every ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any problem with improperly operating brakes. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. If a problem cannot be corrected by the adjustment procedures provided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
5-4 WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... sure the fuel tank cap is overfilled, fuel could spill out due to spill fuel, especially on the engine or exhaust pipe. Fuel tank filler tube
5-6 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not overfill the fuel tank. Be careful not to heat from the engine or the sun. Fuel expands when it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING...
Owners Manual - Page 56
... before you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
6-1 Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be unable to an accident or collision. Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to "ON". 3. Shift the transmission into neutral. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When riding in cold...
Owners Manual - Page 57
... gear if the rear brake lever is applied. Half open 3. G The engine can be started in reference to the figure: Position 1: Cold engine startambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). Closed
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6. Starter (choke) lever 2. a. NOTE: G When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on . Position 2: Cold...
Owners Manual - Page 60
The transmission allows you have available at a given speed or for long periods with centrifugal automatic ...Depress the shift pedal, and then release the reverse knob.
1. EBU12951
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. Inadequate lubrication may cause damage.
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6-5 To shift into neutral, ...
Owners Manual - Page 79
...'s Manual for this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
7-11 Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Loading and accessories Use...
Owners Manual - Page 98
...straight. Avoid sharp angles which may be able to react to obstacles which could allow the engine compression to do most of the braking for going down any hill. Always check the ...terrain carefully before you go down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Move back on the seat and sit with loose ...described in this Owner's Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 110
... body, causing injury.
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 not familiar with machine service. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Moving parts can start fires. Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge in the storage box.
1.
Electrical components can cause shocks...
Owners Manual - Page 111
...'s tool kit
2. Low-pressure tire gauge
The service information included in the Owner's tool kit are sufficient for completing your machine to a Yamaha dealer to provide you have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories.
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