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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ...................................6-15
Parking ................................................6-17
Parking on a slope ..............................6-19
Accessories and loading .....................6-21
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-21
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-31
Differential gear oil replacement ......... 8-39
Axle boots ........................................... 8-45
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-47
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-53
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-61
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-61
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-63
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-65
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-67
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment ........................................ 8-67
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-69
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-71
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-71
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-73
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-77
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-79
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment ........................................ 8-81
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELSRead and understand all of the labels on your ma-
chine. They contain important information for safe
and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label
becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replace-
ment label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
1
40 kg (88 lbs)
5ND-F4877-20
LOAD LIMIT
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1-5
For Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
34
80 kg (176 lbs)
5ND-F4897-20
LOAD LIMIT
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5
PULLING LOAD: 4900 N(
500kgf)
1102 l b f
TONGUE WEIGHT: 147 N(
15kgf)
33 lbf
5ND-F151K-00
MAXIMUM.
LOADING LIMIT MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
For Europe
Pour l’Europe
Para Europa
4XE-F1568-50
GBDEFINLPS
Before you operate this vehicle,
read the owner's manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedlenungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d'utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertulg
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
lnnan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.
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Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that recommended in this
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.


Always be sure there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.


Always use the size and type of tires specified
in this manual.


Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.


Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.


Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow
instructions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Fuel cock
8. Air filter case
9. Fuses
10. Tail/brake light
11. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
12. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
13. Oil filter cartridge14. Engine oil dipstick
15. Rear brake lever
16. Left handlebar switches
17. Starter (choke)
18. Horn switch
19. Drive select lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel tank cap
23. Right handlebar
switch
24. Throttle lever
25. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-5 1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
4. Oil temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
2. Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
3. Témoin 4x4 “”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température d’huile “”
1. Luz indicadora de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
3. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro ruedas “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del aceite “”
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Oil temperature warning light “”
When the oil temperature reaches a specified lev-
el, this light comes on to warn that the engine oil
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.CAUTION:_

The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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4-19 1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración
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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the hand is re-
moved from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the
operation of the throttle lever before you start
the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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4-39 1. Storage box
1. Boîte de rangement
1. Caja para objetos
1. Storage box check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle de la boîte de rangement
1. Manguera de comprobación de la caja para objetos
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Storage boxCAUTION:_ To protect from damage, do not put metal
products, like tools or sharply edged products
directly in the storage box. If they must be
stored, wrap them in appropriate cushion ma-
terial. _NOTE:_ There is a check hose at the bottom of the storage
box. If any water collects in this hose, remove the
hose, empty it, and then install it. _
Maximum load limit: 2.0 kg
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Front carrier
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Rear carrierMaximum load limit: 40 kg
Maximum load limit: 80 kg
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