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Owners Manual - Page 1
It contains important safety information.
OWNER'S MANUAL
YFM45FAV
WARNING
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! LIT-11626-19-57
1D9-F8199-12
Owners Manual - Page 3
..., and pace-setting racing machines. CALL 1-800-887-2887 FOR MORE INFORMATION. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ...dealer. This manual includes important safety information. G NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. If you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have any...
Owners Manual - Page 4
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Failure to the machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the machine. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to make procedures easier or clearer. EBU00801
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Particularly important information...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... unsafe to operate this ATV. Any reprinting or unauthorized use only. IMPORTANT NOTICE
This ATV is expressly prohibited.
EBU01067
AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE
YFM45FAV OWNER'S MANUAL ©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 1st edition, June 2005 All rights reserved. This ATV complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... ...5-7 Fittings and fasteners...5-8 Lights...5-8 Switches...5-8 Tires ...5-8 How to measure tire pressure...5-10 Tire wear limit...5-11 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...6-7 Parking ...6-8
Parking on a slope...6-9 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 chart for the emission control system...8-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...8-4 Panel removal and installation ...8-6 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-12 Final gear oil ...8-17 Differential gear oil...8-20 Cooling system...8-22 Changing the coolant ...8-24 Axle boots...8-27 ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...on hills or over obstacles, if you do not follow these instructions: G Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the age recommendation: - Contact an authorized ATV dealer... child under 16 years old should receive training from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Beginners should never operate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc. Take a Training Course. G ...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...the stated load capacity for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Remember that recommended in this manual. Learn to let friction dry out the linings. Cargo should be careful when skidding or sliding...improper installation or use the size and type of tires specified in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of accessories. When it is safe to proceed in reverse...
Owners Manual - Page 20
...Engine oil dipstick Oil filter cartridge Coolant reservoir V-belt cooling duct check hose Rear brake lever Left handlebar switches Starter (choke) Drive select lever Speedometer unit Main switch Fuel...of this manual.
3-1 EBU00032
1- Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring 7. Radiator cap 10.
Spark arrester 3. Fuel cock 11. Storage compartment and tool kit 4. ...
Owners Manual - Page 36
EBU01159
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be hard to operate, making it difficult to speed up or slow down when you need to the idle position as soon as the lever is released. Correct the problem before you can't find or solve the problem yourself. Locknut 2. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The throttle...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... used for the auxiliary DC jack: DC 12 V, 120 W (10 A) 4. 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 to "OFF". The auxiliary DC jack can be damaged.
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4-25...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...brake fluid reservoirs. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake pads for one minute. If a problem cannot be inspected by the adjustment procedures provided in the brake system... to an accident. If the lever moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
5-3 WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability...
Owners Manual - Page 53
... used if ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Do not refuel right after the engine has been running and is closed securely. 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. Be careful not to heat from the...
Owners Manual - Page 60
...an accident or collision. Turn the fuel cock to " ". 4. WARNING
POTENTIAL... riding in cold weather. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Read the Owner's Manual carefully. If there is a control or function you begin riding. 1. EBU00161... lever into the neutral or park position.
EBU15111
OPERATION
Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could lead to control the ATV, which...
Owners Manual - Page 82
...Total weight of cargo, rider and accessories, and trailer hitch vertical load. Cargo should be adversely affected. The ATV's handling may be properly distributed and securely attached.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT G Vehicle loading limit: 210 kg (463 ...pulling a trailer.
7-11 Reduce your Owner's Manual for braking. Tongue weight: 15 kgf (33 lbf) Vertical weight on trailer hitch point.
Owners Manual - Page 113
Have a Yamaha dealer perform service if you are explained on the bottom of the body, causing injury.
EBU14510
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD Servicing an engine while it on the following pages. Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge under the seat.
1. Low-pressure tire gauge
WHAT CAN HAPPEN Moving parts can start fires. Electrical components can...
Owners Manual - Page 114
... information for this vehicle may cause changes in handling which in this manual is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts. The tools provided in the Owner's tool kit are sufficient for completing your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of accessories. The service information included in...
Owners Manual - Page 141
... a ATV that is easy to specification. 3. Instead, take the ATV to diagnose such problems yourself. If electrode erosion becomes excessive... 1. Spark plug gap: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in the tool kit to slowly break down and erode. Use the spark plug wrench in...engine.
Spark plug wrench
Inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is being ridden normally.
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Owners Manual - Page 173
..., and charge the battery if necessary.
Clean the fuel cock. There is normal.
Check the fuel flow. No fuel.
2.
Ignition Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. Use the electric starter. Ask a Yamaha dealer to "OFF". EBU08061
Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Turn the fuel cock lever to inspect.
3.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to...
Owners Manual - Page 175
... engine ... but will improve its general performance and extend the useful life of...repair bills have resulted from improper high pressure detergent applications such as those available in coin-operated car washers. 4. Use only enough pressure to -get-at places. 5. b. EBU00419
1- A plastic bag and strong rubber band may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission...
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