check engine YAMAHA BRUIN 350 2WD 2005 Manuale de Empleo (in Spanish)
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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND 
SPECIFICATION LABELS  ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE 
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS  ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-17
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-19
Front brake lever ................................ 4-21
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-23
Parking brake ..................................... 4-25
Drive select lever ................................ 4-27
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-29
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-29
Fuel cock............................................ 4-31
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-33
Seat.................................................... 4-35
Storage box........................................ 4-37
Front carrier ....................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-39
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-41
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS  .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
Tires ................................................... 5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-23
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-25
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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and 
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ...................................6-15
Parking ................................................6-17
Parking on a slope ..............................6-19
Accessories and loading .....................6-21
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-21
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-31
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-39
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-45
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-53
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-53
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-55
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-57
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-59
Select lever safety system cable 
adjustment ........................................ 8-59
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-61
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-63
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-63
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-65
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-69
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-71
Rear brake pedal and lever 
adjustment ........................................ 8-73
Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch ............................................... 8-79
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-81
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE 
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber 
assembly spring preload 
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front shock absorber 
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Fuel cock
8. Air filter case
9. Fuses
10. Tail/brake light
11. Front shock absorber 
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
12. V-belt cooling duct check 
hose
13. Oil filter cartridge14. Engine oil dipstick
15. Rear brake lever
16. Left handlebar switches
17. Starter (choke)
18. Horn switch
19. Drive select lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel tank cap
23. Throttle lever
24. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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EBU07330Oil temperature warning light checking method ACB-10E
Turn  the main switch to “ON” and the 
engine stop switch to “”.
Oil temperature warning 
light does not come on.
Oil temperature warning 
light comes on.
Check engine oil temperature.
Oil temperature warning 
light does not come on.
Engine oil temperature and 
electrical circuit are OK. Go 
ahead with riding.
Push start switch with the 
transmission in neutral.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to 
inspect the electrical circuit.
Oil tempera-
ture is low.
Allow to cool.
Oil tempera-
ture is high.
Oil temperature 
warning light comes 
on momentarily.
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4-17 1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración
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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the hand is re-
moved from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the
operation of the throttle lever before you start
the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-63–8-71
Rear brakeCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5–5-7, 
8-63, 8-73–8-77
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-21–8-31
Final gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-15, 8-31–8-37
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-15, 8-61
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-85–8-87
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-99–8-103
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold
engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be
used. The throttle should be opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up the
engine before starting off. Never accelerate hard
with a cold engine! To see whether or not the en-
gine is warm, check if it responds to the throttle
normally with the starter (choke) turned off.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:_ 
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals. 
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. How-
ever, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be
followed. 
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ITEM ROUTINEWhichever 
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320 
(200)1,200 
(750)2,400 
(1,500)2,400 
(1,500)4,800 
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*Check valve clearance. 
Adjust if necessary.
Spark plugCheck condition. 
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean. 
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check and adjust idle speed/starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.Crankcase breather 
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter cartridge
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.Engine oil strainer*
Clean.Final gear oilCheck oil level/oil leakage. 
Replace every 12 months.Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 8-9.)
Correct if necessary.Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust if necessary.Select lever safety system 
cable*Check operation. 
Adjust if necessary.V-belt*Check operation. 
Check for cracks or damage.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout. 
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear 
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation./Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.Drive shaft universal 
joint*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever 
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320 
(200)1,200 
(750)2,400 
(1,500)2,400 
(1,500)4,800 
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-21 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _
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