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8 7. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as shown.8. Check the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
9. Install the air filter element into the air filter
case.
10. Install the air filter case cover by installing the
screw.
11. Connect the coupler, and then install the pan-
el by installing the quick fasteners.
12. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts,
and then tighten them to the specified torque.
1. Air filter element
1
1. Air filter elementTightening torque:
Front carrier bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1
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EBU27632Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe screws and their gasket.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
screw holes.
5. Check the gaskets for damage, and replace
them if necessary.
6. Install the screws and their gasket, and then
tighten the screws to the specified torque.1. Tailpipe screw
1
1. Tailpipe screw
2. Gasket
3. Tailpipe
4. Spark arresterTightening torque:
Tailpipe screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
3
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WARNING
EWB02340Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components.EBU30061V-belt case drain screw After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove this screw to drain the
water from the case.TIPIf water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the screw, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV
as the water may affect other engine parts.
To drain the water from the V-belt case
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the V-belt case, and
then remove the V-belt case drain screw and
its gasket to drain the water from the V-belt
case.
3. Install the V-belt case drain screw and its new
gasket, and then tighten the screw to the
specified torque.1. V-belt case drain screw
2. Gasket
1
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EBU23940Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor should be checked and, if neces-
sary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. The
carburetor is an important part of the engine and
requires very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore,
most carburetor adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience. The adjustment
described in the following section, however, may
be performed by the owner as part of routine main-
tenance.NOTICEECB00480The carburetor has been set and extensively
tested at the Yamaha factory. Changing these
settings without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor performance of or
damage to the engine.
EBU24000Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.TIPA diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this
adjustment.1. Start the engine and warm it up.TIPThe engine is warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
throttle stop screw at the carburetor. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
tle stop screw in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the screw in direction (b). Tightening torque:
V-belt case drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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TIPIf the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.EBU24047Adjusting the throttle lever free play The throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.The throttle lever free play should measure 1.0–
3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in) as shown. Periodically
check the throttle lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
TIPThe engine idling speed must be checked, and ad-
justed if necessary, before adjusting the throttle le-
ver free play.1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
1. Throttle stop screwEngine idling speed:
1650–1750 r/min
(a)(b) 1
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4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
EBU24060Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
EBU29601Brakes Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02571Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.EBU24090Checking the front and rear brake
shoes The front and rear brake shoes must be checked
for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. Each brake is
provided with a wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the brake shoe
wear, check the position of the wear indicator while
applying the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit
line or mark, have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake shoes as a set.
1. Rubber cover
2. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play
4 3
2
1
(a) (b)
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8 Front brake Rear brake
EBU24374Adjusting the front brake lever free
play The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.TIPBefore adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the front brake shoes for wear.
1. Wear limit line
2. Wear indicator
1 2
1. Wear limit line
2. Wear indicator
1
2
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8The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.2. Remove the panel by removing the quick fas-
teners, and then pulling it upward as shown.
1. Brake lever free play
1
1. Front carrier
2. Front carrier bolt
1
22
2
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8 3. Disconnect the coupler shown.4. Remove the V-belt air filter element cover by
removing the screw.
5. Loosen the locknut and fully turn in the brake
lever free play adjusting bolt at the brake le-
ver.
1. Panel
2. Quick fastener
1. Coupler
122
1
1
1. V-belt air filter element cover
2. Screw
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86. Make sure the brake cable joint in the equaliz-
er is straight when the brake is applied. If the
cable joint isn’t straight, loosen the locknuts,
and then turn the adjusting nuts on the front
brake cables until the cable joint becomes
straight.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
1
2
1. Brake equalizer
2. Cable joint
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
aa'
a=a'
1 2
2
1 1
2
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