light YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2003 User Guide

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Shift pedal
This machine is equipped with a constant-mesh
6-speed transmission. The shift pedal is located
on the left side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
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Kick starter
Rotate the kick starter away from the engine.
Push the starter down lightly with your foot until
the gears engage, then kick smoothly and force-
fully to start the engine. This model has a prima-
ry-coupled kick starter so the engine can be
started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged.
However, shifting to neutral before starting is
recommended.
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6
5
4
3
2
N
1
q
1. Shift pedal N. Neutral1. Pédale de sélection N. Point mort1. Pedal del cambio N. Punto muerto
1. Kick starter
1. Pédale de kick1. Pedal de arranque
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5–5-7
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-55–8-63
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-71
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable free play. 8-65
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-17–8-23
2-cycle engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-13
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-17, 8-73–8-79
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-53
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-21–5-27, 8-87
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-19, 8-89–8-99
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Lights
Check the headlight and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as
necessary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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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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5
4
3
2
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N. NeutralN. Point mortN. Punto muerto
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1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
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As you approach a curve, slow down and begin
to turn the handlebars in the desired direction.
As you do so, put your weight on the footboard
to the outside of the turn (opposite your desired
direction) and lean your upper body into the
turn. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed
through the turn. This maneuver will let the
wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,
allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow
speed many times in a large off-road area with
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used,
your ATV may continue to go straight. If the ATV
doesn’t turn, come to a stop and then practice
the procedure again. If the riding surface is slip-
pery or loose, it may help to position more of
your weight over the front wheels by moving for-
ward on the seat. Once you have learned this
technique you should be able to perform it at
higher speeds or in tighter curves.1
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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.
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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based greaseINITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Drive chain9Lubricate, check free play and alignment.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
9Check wear and replace if necessary.222
and rollers
* Steering system9Inspect play, clean and lubricate.**22222
* Front and rear
9Inspect and lubricate.**22222
suspension
Tire9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
22222
9Replace bearings if necessary.
* Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
22222
9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Tighten if necessary.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting9Inspect.22222
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Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of the
spark plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator around the
center electrode is a medium-to-light tan color
for a ATV that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self.
Instead, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and deposits will cause
the spark plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with the specified
plug.
Standard spark plug:
BR8ES (NGK)
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.
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1
2
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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