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5. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon
as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep
in mind that the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the ATV is equipped with optional elec-
trical accessories.
NOTICEECB00932To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the battery. To store the battery
 If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
 If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.NOTICEECB00941Always keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage. To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged. 1. Place the battery in its compartment.
1. Battery holding plate
2. Nut
3. Negative battery lead (black)
4. Positive battery lead (red)
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82. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
3. Install the battery holding plate by installing the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques. 5. Install the panel.1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
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Tightening torques:
Carrier bolt (upper):34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (lower): 34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (under the fenders): 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.1 lb·ft)
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EBU30521Replacing a fuse
The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse, the
EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located under pan-
el A. (See page 8-9.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off all elec- trical circuits.
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse (for EPS model)
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
2345
1
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Radiator fan motor fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse (YFM70KPSH)
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Spare fuse (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH)
123456
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NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse. 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install anew fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02173]
3. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on the elec-trical circuits to check if the devices operate.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A (YFM70KDXH)
15.0 A (YFM70KPAH, YFM70KPHH,
YFM70KPSH, YFM70KPXH)
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A (YFM70KPSH)
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A (YFM70KPAH, YFM70KPHH,
YFM70KPSH, YFM70KPXH)
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4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU34223Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it with the
specified bulb as follows.
Left and right headlight bulbs1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off. 3. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1
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 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 (YFM70KPXH /
YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) 1. Remove the handlebar-mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
2. Quick fastener
1
2
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3. 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.
7. Install the bulb cover. NOTICE: Make sure
the bulb cover is securely fitted over the
socket and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
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88. 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. Handlebar-mounted light cover
1
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
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YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH /
YFM70KPAH
EBU25614Replacing the tail/brake light bulbIf the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the tail/brake 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. Handlebar-mounted light beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
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.
EBU25652Removing a wheel1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable standunder the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU36241Installing a wheel1. Install the wheel and the nuts.TIP The arrow mark “ ” on the tire must point to-
ward the rotating direction of the wheel.
 For YFM70KDXH / YFM70KPXH /
YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPAH: tapered nuts are
used for both the front and rear wheels. Install
the nuts with their tapered side towards the
wheel.
1. Wheel nut
1
1
1. Arrow mark
1
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