fuel YAMAHA BREEZE 2003 Owners Manual

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3Handlebar switches ..............................4-5
Throttle lever ........................................4-9
Speed limiter ......................................4-11
Front brake lever ................................4-13
Rear brake lever .................................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-15
Drive select lever ................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-17
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Starter (choke) ....................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-7
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CONTENTS
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8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and fol-
low instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo. Allow greater distance for braking.w8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot lights
of water heaters and clothes dryers.
Gasoline can catch fire and you could be
burned.
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8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If
gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.wAlways operate your machine in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a short time.
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EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat 11. Rear brake lever
2. Drive select lever 12. Parking brake
3. Headlight 13. Reverse indicator light
4. Front cover 14. Neutral indicator light
5. Front wheel 15. Front brake lever
6. Starter (choke) 16. Throttle lever
7. Fuel cock 17. Main switch
8. Rear wheel 18. Fuel tank cap
9. Tail/brake light 19. Handlebar switches
10. FootboardNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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EBU00085Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used for driving the
machine either forward or in reverse. Refer to
page 6-13 for drive select lever operation.EBU00092Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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a. Drive select lever 1. Neutral
2. Forward 3. Reversea. Levier de présélection 1. Point mort
2. Avant 3. Arrièrea. Palanca de selección de gama 1.Punto muerto
2. Adelante 3. Atrás1. Fuel tank cap1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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EBU00093Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
the carburetor.
The fuel cock has three positions.
OFF: With the lever in this position fuel will not
flow. Always turn the lever to this position
when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, turn the lever to this
position. THEN FILL THE FUEL TANK
AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY. After
refuelling, return the fuel cock lever to the
“ON” position.
RES
OFF
ON
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EBU00094Starter (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. Fully open 2. Half open
3. Closed A. Starter (choke)1. Plein course 2. Mi-course
3. Fermé A. Starter (choke)1. Abre completamente 2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado A. Starter (choke)
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EBU00113
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, condition and free play. 5-5 – 5-7,
• Adjust if necessary. 8-45 – 8-55
Fuel • Check fuel level.• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-7 – 5-11
Engine oil and• Check oil level. 5-11 – 5-15,
transmission oil• Fill with oil if necessary. 8-13 – 8-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
5-15, 8-57 – 8-63
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 – 5-25, 8-71Fittings and fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Battery• Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-73 – 8-79
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-83 – 8-87
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wAlways check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any
problem with the brakes or you could lose
braking ability, which could lead to an acci-
dent. If a problem cannot be corrected by the
adjustment procedures provided in this man-
ual, have the ATV inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.EBU00998Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the
tank.
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1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level1. Tube de remplissage 2. Niveau de carburant1. Tubo de llenado 2. Nivel de combustible
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.cCUse only unleaded gasoline. The use of lead-
ed gasoline will cause severe damage to
internal engine parts, such as the valves and
piston rings, as well as to the exhaust
system.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
7 L
Reserve:
1.3 L
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