brake YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2006 Owner's Manual

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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving,
shallow water of up to a maximum of 35 cm in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your
path carefully. Enter where there is no sharp
drop off, and avoid rocks or other obstacles
which may be slippery or upset the ATV. Drive
slowly and carefully.
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Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water
or in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner’s Manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply them several times to let friction dry
out the linings. If the ATV is operated
through deep or fast flowing water, the tires
may float, causing loss of traction and loss
of control, which could lead to an accident.
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Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not
continue to ride your ATV without verifying that
you have regained proper braking ability.
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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. Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has
been operated in salt water or muddy condi-
tions.
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1. Check hose1. Tuyau de contrôle1. Manguito de retención
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
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8If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have
the room.
Applying the brakes or accelerating is not rec-
ommended until you have corrected the slide.
(See pages 7-73–7-75.)
8If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are try-
ing to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side
of the ATV and physically turn the ATV
around. If the ATV starts to slip backwards
DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE - the ATV
may tip over on top of you. Dismount the ATV
on the uphill side. (See pages 7-47–7-57.)
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8If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned
towards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that
the ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the
uphill side. (See pages 7-63–7-65.)
8If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow mov-
ing water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to
let water drain from the ATV and CHECK
YOUR BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION
when you come out of the water. Do not con-
tinue to ride your ATV until you have regained
adequate braking ability. (See pages 7-67–
7-69.)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:8For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
8For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. However, keep in mind that if the
ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be followed.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
8-7INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Transmission9Replace oil.2 222
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter element9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Tighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
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8-8INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
222
brake pads9Replace if necessary.
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
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 with lithium-soap-
22222
based grease.
* Front and rear9Inspect and lubricate with lithium-soap-based
22222
suspensiongrease.
Tires9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
22222
9Replace bearings if necessary.
* Throttle, control 9Check routing and connection.
22222
cables9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Tighten if necessary.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting9Inspect.22222
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NOTE:
8Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
8Brake fluid replacement:
9When disassembling the master cylinders or caliper cylinders, replace the brake fluid.
Normally check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
9On the inner parts of the master cylinders and caliper cylinders, replace the oil seals every
two years.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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1. Minimum level mark 1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca del nivel mínimo 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum 1. Marca del nivel mínimo Front
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Brake fluid level check
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to
become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage.
Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
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8Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction and lead to poor brake perfor-
mance.
8Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if
the brake fluid level goes down.
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Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done only
by trained Yamaha service personnel. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the following compo-
nents during periodic maintenance or when they
are damaged or leaking.
8Replace the oil seals every two years.
8Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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