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EBU24575Adjusting the brake pedal height and
free play, and the rear brake lever free
play The brake pedal height and free play, and the
brake lever free play must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.TIP
Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
Before adjusting the brake pedal height and free
play, and the brake lever free play, check the
rear brake shoes for wear.1.Adjusting the brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be posi-
tioned 43.0–53.0 mm (1.69–2.09 in) above
the top of the footboard bracket. If the height
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.a. Remove the footboard. (See “Engine oil”
on page 8-11 for removal and installation
procedures.)
b. Loosen the locknuts at the brake pedal.
c. Turn the brake pedal height adjusting bolt
at the brake pedal in direction (a) to raise
the brake pedal, and in direction (b) to low-
er it.
d. Tighten the locknuts at the brake pedal.
2.Adjusting the brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt
3. Brake pedal height
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EBU24803Adjusting the clutch free play The clutch free play must be adjusted periodically.
Adjust the free play as follows.
1. Remove the footboard. (See “Engine oil” on
page 8-11 for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direc-
tion (a) until resistance is felt, and then turn it
1/8 turn in direction (b).
TIPTurning the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a)
decreases clutch free play and turning it in direc-
tion (b) increases clutch free play.4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.TIPWhen tightening the locknut, hold the clutch ad-
justing screw with a screwdriver so that it does not
turn together with the locknut.5. Install the footboard.EBU24901Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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WARNING
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Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.EBU28711Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers The operation of the front and rear brake levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.Front brake lever Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricants:
Front brake lever:
Silicone grease
Rear brake lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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8Rear brake lever
EBUM0170Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.EBU30310Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.
TIPTo access the brake pedal pivot, remove the foot-
board. (See “Engine oil” on page 8-11 for removal
and installation procedures.)EBU24963Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is playRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU25791Troubleshooting chart
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the ATV.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the electrolyte level, recharge the
battery and check the lead connections.
DryWet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
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EBU25933Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover. NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning”
section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen-
ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if
available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing.5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark
plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the
spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the
starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative- Specified amount:
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel (or 1
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-8
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery ................................................................... 5-6, 8-39
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-30
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-29
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-30
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-36
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-34
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-28
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-37
Brake pedal height and free play, and rear brake lever
free play, adjusting ..................................................... 8-31
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-28
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-35
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-25
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-13
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-13
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ............................................ 8-35DDrive select lever ............................................................ 4-7Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-28
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-6
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-26
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-18
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-42HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-45
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-43
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-3IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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