maintenance YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2007 Owner's Manual

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WARNING

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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause the brakes to malfunc-
tion, resulting in reduced braking
performance. This could increase the chance
of a collision or accident. After adjusting the
parking brake free play, block the rear of the
ATV off the ground and spin the rear wheels.
Check to make sure there is no brake drag. If
brake drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
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Brake light switches
The operation of the brake light switches must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

The brake light switch is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking takes
effect.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the 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 adjust-
ing nut in direction (b).
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Adjusting the clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The clutch lever free play should measure 2.0–3.0
1. Brake light switch
2. Brake light switch adjusting nut1
2 (a)
(b)

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CAUTION:

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Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
3. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Alignment marks
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(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)

Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)

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Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
Brake lever
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Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift pedals should
be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivots
should be lubricated if necessary.
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings.
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Lubricating the swingarm pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease

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Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots
The upper and lower arm pivots must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun.
Left sideRight side
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Lubricating the steering shaft
The steering shaft must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
Lubricate the steering shaft using a grease gun. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
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1. Grease nipple
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease1

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Main switch .....................................................................4-1
Model label....................................................................11-2
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Owner’s manual and tool kit............................................8-1
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Parking ............................................................................6-5
Parking brake ..................................................................4-6
Parking brake free play, adjusting.................................8-27
Parking on a slope ..........................................................6-6
Part locations ..................................................................3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ....................8-3
Pre-operation check list ..................................................5-1
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Riding your ATV ..............................................................7-1
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Safety information ...........................................................1-1
Seat...............................................................................4-11
Shifting ............................................................................6-2
Shift pedal .......................................................................4-7
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front ...........4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear ...............4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ................................................8-14
Spark plug, checking.......................................................8-7
Specifications ................................................................10-1
Speed limiter ...................................................................4-4
Starter (choke) ..............................................................4-11
Steering shaft, lubricating .............................................8-35
Storage ...........................................................................9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..........................................................................8-35Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-34
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-41
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-22
Throttle lever ...........................................................4-3
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Throttle OverRide System.............................................. 4-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-7
Tires ............................................................................... 5-6
Tire wear limit................................................................. 5-8
Transmission oil ......................................................5-4
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Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-43
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-45
Two-stroke engine oil ..................................................... 5-4
Two-stroke engine oil level warning light ....................... 4-2
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-34
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-43
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-42