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Rear brake
Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-34, 8-35, 8-37
Clutch
Check operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-41
Throttle lever
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-33
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-44
Drive chain
Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-41, 8-43
Wheels and tires
Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-4
Brake pedal
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-45
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-44
Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switches
Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
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After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the
trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case.
NOTICE:
Undrained
water can cause damage or improper opera-
tion.
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Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat-
ed in salt water or muddy conditions.
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
WARNING
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Riding improperly over obstacles could cause
loss of control or a collision. Before operating
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never at-
tempt to ride over large obstacles, such as
large rocks or fallen trees. When you go over
obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owner’s Manual.
Riding over rough terrain should be done with cau-
tion. Look out for obstacles which could cause
1. Air filter case check hose
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