turn YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2002 User Guide

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Starter (choke)
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture. A separate starter circuit supplies this
mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the starter
(choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the starter
(choke).
Refer to “Starting a cold engine” for proper oper-
ation. (See page 6-3.)
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1. Starter (choke)1. Starter (choke)1. Starter (choke)
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1. Adjuster a. Increase b. Decrease
1. Dispositif de réglage a. Augmenter b. Reduirer
1. Ajustador a. Aumento b. Diminución
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Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
rider’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjuster
in direction a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the
adjuster in direction b.
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Always adjust the shock absorbers on the
left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an
accident.
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Standard position: B
A - Minimum (Soft)
E - Maximum (Hard)
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Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
rider’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload, turn the
adjuster in direction a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the
adjuster in direction b.
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Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
3. The length of the spring changes 1 mm per
turn of the adjuster.
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1. Adjuster 2. Locknut
a. Increase b. Decrease
1. Dispositif de réglage 2. Contre-ècrou
a. Augmenter b. Reduirer
1. Ajustador 2. Contratuerca
a. Aumento b. Diminución
a. Spring length
a. Longueur du ressorta. Longitud del resorte
Standard length: 230 mm
Minimum length (Hard): 222 mm
Maximum length (Soft): 234 mm
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Starting a cold engine
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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
accident or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure:
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Position 1: Cold engine start–
ambient temperature below 5°C .
Position 2: Cold engine start–
ambient temperature at 0°C~ 30°C
and warming up position.
Position 3: Cold engine start–
ambient temperature above 25°C
and warm engine start position.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by kicking the kick starter.
7. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 1, the starter (choke)
should be returned to position 2to warm up
the engine. If the engine is started with the
starter (choke) in position 2, keep the
starter (choke) in this position to warm up
the engine.
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0°10°20°30°
°C AMBIENT TEMP. / STARTER (CHOKE) POSITION
POSITION DE STARTER (CHOKE)/TEMP. AMBIANTE
POSICION DEL STARTER (CHOKE)/TEMP. AMBIENTE
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1. Fully open 2. Half open
3. Closed a. Starter (choke)
1. Pleine course 2. Mi-course
3. Fermé a. Starter (choke)
1. Abierto completamente 2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado a. Starter (choke)
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8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and return the starter (choke) to
position 3before riding.
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See the “Engine break-in” section prior to
operating engine for the first time.
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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 engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke) turned
off.
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Shifting
This model has a 6-speed forward transmission.
The transmission allows you to control the
amount of power you have available at a given
speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever
to its original position, apply the clutch and
repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
When it stops, it will be in first gear. Raise the
pedal slightly to neutral.

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N. NeutralN. Point mortN. Punto muerto
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7. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
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Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly would increase the
chance of an accident or could make the
machine wheelie including overturn. Always
open the throttle gradually and release the
clutch lever gradually.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift into low
gear. Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” and apply the
parking brake.
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1. Button 2. Lock plate1. Bouton 2. Plaque de verrauillage1. Botón 2. Place de bloqueo
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