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Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the flu-
id and may result in vapor lock.
EBU24283Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and calipers as well
as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24396Checking the front brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the brake lever
end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the brake system.EBU30348Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedalThe rear brake lever free play, brake pedal free
play, and the brake pedal height must be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance chart.1. No brake lever free play
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Adjusting the brake lever free play
Measure the brake lever free play and adjust if
necessary.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the
brake lever free play adjusting bolt in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b). NOTICE:
Distance A must not measure more than
12.7 mm (0.50 in). If distance A exceeds
12.7 mm (0.50 in), the specified brake lever
free play cannot be obtained, therefore
proceed with the following steps.
[ECB01143]
1. Brake lever free playBrake lever free play: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
1
1. Locknut
2. Distance A
3. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
12
3
(a)
(b)
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TIPIf the specified brake lever free play could be ob-
tained as described above, skip steps 3-8. 3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) toloosen the brake cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover back.
5. Loosen the brake cable adjuster locknut.
6. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
NOTICE:
Make sure that distance B measures 22
mm (0.87 in) or less. If distance B reaches
22 mm (0.87 in), adjust the brake lever free
play at the brake lever again. If distance A
exceeds 12.7 mm (0.50 in), have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
[ECB01153]
7. Tighten the brake cable adjuster locknut.
8. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
9. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
Adjusting the brake pedal height
1. Brake cable adjuster locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
3. Rubber cover
4. Distance B
(a)
(b)3
2
1
4
1. Brake pedal height
2. Brake pedal
3. Footboard1
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Measure the brake pedal height and adjust if nec-
essary.
1. Remove the footboard by removing the quick fasteners, bolts, and nuts.
2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Turn the adjusting bolt in or out until the brake
pedal height is within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Install the footboard by installing the quick fasteners, bolts, and nuts, and then tighten
the bolts to the specified torques.
Brake pedal height:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)
1. Footboard
2. Quick fastener
3. Bolt and nut
4. Bolt
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3
312
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting boltTightening torque:Locknut:7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
2
1
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Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Measure the brake pedal free play and adjust if
necessary.
TIPThe brake lever free play and brake pedal height
must be adjusted before adjusting the brake pedal
free play. 1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the brake pedal free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
EBU24231Axle bootsThe axle boots must be checked for damage at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Check the axle boots for
tears or damage. If any damage is found, have
them replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Brake pedal free playBrake pedal free play: 20.0 mm (0.79 in)
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
21
(a)
(b)
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83. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
11
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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7. Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear
of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure the
bulb cover is securely fitted over the sock-
et and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
Handlebar-mounted light bulb (YFM45KPXK /
YFM45KPHK / YFM45KPLK) 1. Remove the handlebar-mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off. 3. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
2. Quick fastener
1
2
2
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
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84. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb cover. NOTICE: Make sure
the bulb cover is securely fitted over the
socket and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
8. Install the handlebar-mounted light cover as shown, and then install the quick fasteners.
9. Adjust the handlebar-mounted light beam if necessary.EBU25553Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight
beam adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
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YFM45KPXK / YFM45KPHK / YFM45KPLK
EBU25615Replacing the brake/tail light bulbIf the brake/tail light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the brake/tail light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1. Handlebar-mounted light beam adjusting screw
(a)
(b)
1
1
(a)
(b)
1. Brake/tail light bulb holder
1
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83. Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder, push it
in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
EBU25653Removing a wheel1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts. 3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU36243Installing a wheel1. Install the wheel with the arrow mark pointing in the forward rotating direction of the wheel,
and then install the wheel nuts.
1. Brake/tail light bulb
1
1. Wheel nut
1
1
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