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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 ...8-6 Final gear oil ...8-11 Differential gear oil...8-14 Axle boots...8-16 Spark plug inspection...8-17 Air filter element...
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 operate an ATV...old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A child under age 16 to operate it safely. Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. Take ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Never modify an ATV through improper installation or use the size and type of accessories. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ATV SAFETY, call the Consumer Products Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772, or the ATV Distributor's Safety Hotline at...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...on when the transmission is in the differential gear case, the light may overheat if the ATV is safe to do so and allow the engine to the engine. If the ...this happens, reduce the load to specification. Reverse indicator light "REVERSE" Neutral indicator light "NEUTRAL" Oil temperature warning light " " Four-wheel-drive indicator light " "
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The engine may not come on until the ...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... light comes on momentarily. Oil temperature warning light comes on .
Go ahead with the transmission in neutral. Ask a Yamaha dealer to " ".
EBU00733
Oil temperature warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to "ON" and the engine stop switch to inspect the electrical circuit.
4-3 Push start switch with riding. Check...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... the idle position as soon as the lever is released. Throttle lever
4-7 Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making 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 throttle position. EBU00062...
Owners Manual - Page 34
..." section (page 6-4) before operating this machine in reverse gear.
1. Reverse knob "REV" 1. Reverse position
4-11 Reverse is equipped with a constantmesh 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission. EBU00084
EBU01028
Shift pedal This machine is at the bottom position. Neutral is located on the left side of the...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... setting the parking brake. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The ATV could cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Put the transmission in gear and/or starting the engine.
1. Recoil starter
4-12 Then pull forcefully, being careful not to move unexpectedly, which could start to pull the rope all the way out. EBU00590...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... rated capacity for suitable work lights, radios, etc. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack. The auxiliary DC jack can be used when the engine is running. 1. When the auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right side of the ATV. Start...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... serious injury or death.
4-20 CAUTION:
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1. 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
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 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at the start of every ride. Do not ride ...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... it may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper care when refueling. If the fuel tank is not recommended by Yamaha because it heats up any spilled fuel immediately. Fuel tank filler tube
5-6 Wipe up . WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fuel can spill, which can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol...
Owners Manual - Page 56
..."ON". 3. If there is a control or function you begin riding. 1. Shift the transmission into neutral. EBU00161
EBU00749
OPERATION
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could cause an accident or injury...could result in cold weather. Starting a cold engine
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Freezing control cables in serious injury or death. Turn the fuel cock to an accident or collision. Turn ...
Owners Manual - Page 57
... come on , ask a Yamaha dealer to the figure: Position 1: Cold engine start - Position 2: Cold engine start - ambient temperature at 0 °C (30 °F)-30 °C (90 °F) and warming up position. However, it . ambient temperature below 5 °C (40 °F). a. NOTE: G When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light should come on . Use...
Owners Manual - Page 60
...the ATV a long distance. Even in the neutral position, the transmission is only properly lubricated when the engine is running. To shift into reverse, first shift into first gear... stops. CAUTION:
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Do not coast for starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The transmission allows you have available at a given speed or for long periods with centrifugal automatic clutch. Release the...
Owners Manual - Page 79
... and securely attached. Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Always follow the instructions in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT G Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo, rider and accessories, and tongue weight): 210 kg (463 lb) G Front carrier: 40 kg (88 lb) G Rear carrier: 80...
Owners Manual - Page 110
... with machine service. Have a Yamaha dealer perform service if you are explained on the bottom of the seat as shown. Electrical components can cause shocks or can catch clothing or parts of the machine owner. 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...
Owners Manual - Page 111
...repairs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories. Owner's tool kit
2. Low-pressure tire gauge
The service information included in this vehicle may cause changes in handling which in the Owner's tool kit... parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Yamaha or equivalent components designed for use of this manual is also ...
Owners Manual - Page 126
...example, a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem for that cylinder. Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
a. If electrode ...the spark plug to diagnose such problems yourself. EBU11820
Spark plug inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to specification. Do not attempt to slowly break...
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